Which of These Events Would Cause the Consumer Price Index

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of these events would cause the consumer price index to overstate the increase in the cost of living?

• A)Car makers benefit from a new technology that allows them to sell higher-quality cars to consumers with no increase in price.
• B)Energy prices decrease,and consumers respond by buying more gas and electricity.
• C)A new good is introduced that renders cellular telephones inferior and obsolete.
• D)All of the above are correct.

Recognize the importance of pricing strategies in service marketing.

Comprehend the crucial role of place or distribution in service marketing due to the inseparability of services.

Grasp the significance of off-peak pricing and its application in managing demand for services.

Understand the critical role of brand names in services marketing due to the intangibility of services.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual hours taken to produce goods and the standard hours expected, multiplied by the variable overhead rate.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs in the manufacturing process that fluctuate with the level of production activity, such as utilities and materials.

Direct Labor-hours

The full amount of labor hours by employees directly contributing to the generation of products or services.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected (or standard) variable overhead based on a standard rate.