The ________ Index Is a Weighted Aggregate Price Index

question 70

Multiple Choice

The ________ index is a weighted aggregate price index.It is accurate in its calculation of the periodic prices,however using this index it is difficult to compare the prices in different time periods.

• A)Paasche
• B)First-order autocorrelation
• C)Laspeyres
• D)Cyclical (seasonal)

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Definitions:

International Trade

The exchange of goods and services between countries, which can increase market competition and lead to better product diversity and lower prices.

World Price

The global market price of a good or service when it is traded internationally.

Free Trade

The economic policy of not discriminating against imports from and exports to foreign jurisdictions, allowing goods to move across borders without regulatory or tariff barriers.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of a country or firm to produce a particular good or service at a lower opportunity cost than its competitors, underpinning the rationale for international trade.