The price of a typical laptop computer has fallen from $2,000 in 1985 to $800 today. At the same time, the consumer price index has risen from 100 to 252. Adjusting for inflation, how much did the price of laptops change? Does this answer seem right to you, or is it missing something? Explain your response.

The price of a typical laptop computer has fallen from $2,000 in 1985 to $800 today. At the same time, the consumer price index has risen from 100 to 252. Adjusting for inflation, how much did the price of laptops change? Does this answer seem right to you, or is it missing something? Explain your response.

MACROECONOMICS FOR TODAY

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337613057

Author:Tucker

Publisher:Tucker

Chapter7: Inflation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1SQP

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