PRINC. OF ECON. LOOSE W/APLIA+COUPON
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Chapter 24, Problem 1QR
To determine
Effect on CPI .
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A 10% increase in the price of chicken has a greater effect on the CPI because chicken holds a greater proportion in a typical consumer's market basket than caviar.
Economics Concept Introduction
Concept Introduction:
Consumer Price index (CPI): It is a measure that examines the changes in price levels of a basket of consumer goods and services for the present time from the base year.
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