Chapter 6, Problem 2PA

### Brief Principles of Macroeconomics...

8th Edition
N. Gregory Mankiw
ISBN: 9781337091985

Chapter
Section

### Brief Principles of Macroeconomics...

8th Edition
N. Gregory Mankiw
ISBN: 9781337091985
Textbook Problem

# The residents of Vegopia spend all of their income on cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots. In 2016, they spend a total of $200 for 100 heads of cauliflower,$75 for 50 bunches of broccoli, and $50 for 500 carrots. In 2017, they spend a total of$225 for 75 heads of cauliflower, $120 for 80 bunches of broccoli, and$100 for 500 carrots.a. Calculate the price of one unit of each vegetable in each year.b. Using 2016 as the base year, calculate the CPI for each year.c. What is the inflation rate in 2017?

Subpart (a):

To determine

Measuring CPI and inflation rate.

Explanation

The price of one unit of each good in each year can be calculated by using the following formula.

Price of one unit=Total spending for goodsTotal quantity (1)

Substitute the respective values in equation (1) to calculate the price per unit for cauliflower in the year 2016.

Price of one unit=200

Subpart (b):

To determine

Measuring CPI and inflation rate.

Subpart (c):

To determine

Measuring CPI and inflation rate.

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