In the CPI, Goods and Services Are Weighted According to

question 174

Multiple Choice

In the CPI, goods and services are weighted according to

• A)how long a market has existed for each good or service.
• B)the extent to which each good or service is regarded by the government as a necessity.
• C)how much consumers buy of each good or service.
• D)the number of firms that produce and sell each good or service.

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Definitions:

Farm Equipment

Machinery and tools used in the agricultural sector to improve efficiency, productivity, and the quality of farm operations.

Capital-Saving

Technology or methods that allow the same level of production with less investment in capital.

Technological Advance

The process of introducing new technologies or improving existing ones to increase efficiency, productivity, or quality.

Capital Goods

Long-lasting goods that are used in the production of other goods or services, such as machinery, buildings, and equipment.