The consumer price index: Group of answer choices uses a fixed market basket set in the base year for all subsequent years. measures changes in the prices of a market basket of some 50,000 goods and services. is adjusted annually for changes in consumer spending patterns. is also called the GDP price index.

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The consumer price index: Group of answer choices

uses a fixed market basket set in the base year for all subsequent years.

measures changes in the prices of a market basket of some 50,000 goods and services.

is adjusted annually for changes in consumer spending patterns.

is also called the GDP price index.

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