Related to the Economics in Practice on P

question 283

Multiple Choice

Related to the Economics in Practice on p. 133: If a retiree's pension is tied to the CPI, her monthly pension check would tend to grow ________ if the pension is tied to the ________ CPI.

• A) slower; fixed-weight
• B) slower; chain-linked
• C) faster; chain-linked
• D) The check would grow at the same rate regardless of the type of CPI to which it is tied.

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