Suppose That the CPI in 1990 Was 150, That the Inflation

question 203

Short Answer

Suppose that the CPI in 1990 was 150, that the inflation rate in 1991 was 6%, and that the inflation rate in 1992 was 4%. What was the CPI in 1991 and 1992?

Understand the concept of cross price elasticity of demand and how it indicates the relationship between goods.

Differentiate between goods with elastic and inelastic demand based on characteristics such as necessity, luxury, and availability of substitutes.

Apply the midpoint method to calculate various forms of elasticity, including price elasticity of demand, income elasticity of demand, and cross price elasticity.

Identify factors affecting the price elasticity of demand for a good.

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