The Most Commonly Used Price Index to Track Changes in Prices

question 42

Multiple Choice

The most commonly used price index to track changes in prices for the typical household in the U.S. is:

• A) consumer price index.
• B) average price index.
• C) retail price index.
• D) producer price index.

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