The Presence of New Goods That Are of Higher Quality

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Multiple Choice

The presence of new goods that are of higher quality than the old goods leads the BLS to

• A)update the market basket every time a new good is available.
• B)do nothing because at least some people still buy the old goods.
• C)try to separate price differences from improvements in quality.
• D)actually understate the cost of living when calculating the CPI.
• E)immediately update the reference base period used in calculating the CPI.

Understand the concept of earnings per share (EPS) and its importance in financial reporting.

Recognize the different components that are included in the calculation of EPS.

Know the distinction between basic EPS and diluted EPS.

Understand the impact of corporate actions like bonus shares and share splits on the calculation of EPS.

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