try has the following statistics for 5 years: Year CPI 2012 187.5 2013 198.3 2014 150.2 2015 138.4 2016 126.5   a.) Calculate the inflation for each year (starting in 2013) b.)  Do you think that the country is generally happy with the inflation rates? Why or why not?

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A country has the following statistics for 5 years:

Year

CPI

2012

187.5

2013

198.3

2014

150.2

2015

138.4

2016

126.5

 

a.) Calculate the inflation for each year (starting in 2013)

b.)  Do you think that the country is generally happy with the inflation rates? Why or why not?

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