The CPI May Overstate Inflation for All the Following Reasons

question 28

Multiple Choice

The CPI may overstate inflation for all the following reasons except

• A)problems measuring changes in the quality of goods.
• B)substitution by consumers towards cheaper goods.
• C)problems measuring the quality of services.
• D)changes in Social Security benefits.

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