An Example of the Outlet Substitution Bias in the Calculation

question 179

Multiple Choice

An example of the outlet substitution bias in the calculation of the CPI is a price increase in

• A)GPS units versus AAA map books.
• B)olive oil versus vegetable oil.
• C)a 2014 Honda Civic relative to a 2004 Honda Civic.
• D)textbooks bought through the campus bookstore relative to textbooks via Craigslist.
• E)a trip to Mexico for a couple that had previously taken vacations in Europe.

Recognize the importance of real wage increases and how they are calculated.

Understand the role and implications of expectancy theory in designing effective pay systems.

Comprehend the significance of external and internal factors that influence pay rates.

Differentiate between various job evaluation systems and their purpose.

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