The Inflation Rate Is Calculated

question 14

Multiple Choice

The inflation rate is calculated

• A)by determining the change in the price index from the preceding period.
• B)by adding up the price increases of all goods and services.
• C)by computing a simple average of the price increases for all goods and services.
• D)by determining the percentage increase in the price index from the preceding period.

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