Economics For Today
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Chapter 17, Problem 2SQ
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The measure of the inflation.
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Which on of the following is not a measure of inflation?
A. RPI
B. CPI
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Inflation represents the rate of increase of the average price of goods. If inflation decreases from 10% to 5%, does the average price of goods decrease? Explain.
To calculate inflation, we
a. First calculate price indices. Such as GDP deflator or CPI
b. Calculate the inflation of each individual and then add them up
c. Calculate the inflation of each individual price, and then calculate the average
d. Fist calculate the GDP growth rate, using either nominal GDP or real GDP
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