The Substitution Bias in the Consumer Price Index Refers to the Idea

question 6

Multiple Choice

The substitution bias in the consumer price index refers to the idea that consumers ________ the quantity of products they buy in response to price,and the CPI does not reflect this and ________ the cost of the market basket.

• A)change; overestimates
• B)change; underestimates
• C)do not change; overestimates
• D)do not change; underestimates

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Definitions:

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the quantity of output, representing the per-unit cost of production.

Short Run

The short run in economics refers to a period during which at least one input, such as plant size, is fixed and cannot be changed by the firm.

Competitive Firm

A company operating in a market where it has to compete with other firms for consumers, and has no power to set the price of its products, leading to market-driven pricing strategies.

Monopolistically Competitive Industry

An industry characterized by many firms offering products or services that are similar, but not perfect substitutes, leading to competitive yet differentiated marketplaces.