An economy produces only 2 final goods: hamburgers and bicycles. In 2019, 1000 hamburgers were produced and sold at £8 per unit, while 200 bicycles were produced and sold at £200 per unit. In 2020, 800 hamburgers were produced and sold at £8.20 per unit, while 225 bicycles were produced and sold at £230 per unit. Using this information, the aggregate inflation rate for this economy between 2019 and 2020 is: A. 56.9% B. 40.0% G42 2% 8000 + 40000

An economy produces only 2 final goods: hamburgers and bicycles. In 2019, 1000 hamburgers were produced and sold at £8 per unit, while 200 bicycles were produced and sold at £200 per unit. In 2020, 800 hamburgers were produced and sold at £8.20 per unit, while 225 bicycles were produced and sold at £230 per unit. Using this information, the aggregate inflation rate for this economy between 2019 and 2020 is: A. 56.9% B. 40.0% G42 2% 8000 + 40000

Principles of Economics 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172364

Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Publisher:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Chapter22: Inflation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 33P: The index number representing the price level changes from 110 to 115 in one year and then from 115...

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