Table 9-21
Source: Energy Information Administration
-Refer to Table 9-21.The table above reports the consumer price index and the average U.S.retail price for unleaded regular gasoline for four different periods since 1976.Note that the gasoline prices are in cents per gallon.
Calculate the real average retail price of unleaded regular gasoline in 1982-1984 dollars.In which period were gasoline prices the highest in real terms? Also,calculate the real average retail price of unleaded regular gasoline in 2011 dollars.
Definitions:
Delphi Method
An iterative process used for collecting and distilling the knowledge of a panel of experts through a series of questionnaires interspersed with feedback.
Forecast
A prediction or estimate of future events, especially concerning weather or economic conditions.
Questionnaires
A research instrument consisting of a series of questions for the purpose of gathering information from respondents.
Delphi Method
A forecasting process framework based on the results of multiple rounds of questionnaires sent to a panel of experts.
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