The Value of the Consumer Price Index Increased from 140

question 103

True/False

The value of the consumer price index increased from 140 to 147 during 2006. Nathan opened a bank account at the beginning of 2006, and at the end of 2006 his account balance was $12,840. The purchasing power of Nathan's account increased by 2 percent during the year. We can conclude that Nathan opened his account with a deposit of $11,500 at the beginning of 2006.

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Definitions:

Adverse Selection

A market mechanism where buyers and sellers have different information, leading to the selection of poorer-quality goods or higher-risk individuals than average.

Risk-averse

A description of an investor or decision-maker who prioritizes minimizing risk over achieving potentially higher gains.

Certain Payoff

A guaranteed outcome or return from an investment, where the investor has absolute certainty over the amount to be received.

Asymmetric Information

A situation in which one party in a transaction has more or superior information compared to another.