Regardless of the Index We Use

question 8

Multiple Choice

Regardless of the index we use:

• A) inflation is measured as a percent increase in the index from one year to the next.
• B) we get the same measurements for inflation, so each is equally useful.
• C) the measurement of inflation is the same, so we use the one easiest to calculate.
• D) we should get an accurate picture of how all consumer goods and services prices changed from year to year.

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