Which of the following statements are correct? Select one or more: O a. To find GDP at constant prices we can use the CPI to deflate GDP at current prices O b. Inflation is measured by calculating the cost of a given bundle of goods. Oc. The basket of goods used to calculate CPI intlation is tixed tor long periods O d. Some price indices adjust for the change in the quality of goods over time, as well as the change in prices.

Which of the following statements are correct? Select one or more: O a. To find GDP at constant prices we can use the CPI to deflate GDP at current prices O b. Inflation is measured by calculating the cost of a given bundle of goods. Oc. The basket of goods used to calculate CPI intlation is tixed tor long periods O d. Some price indices adjust for the change in the quality of goods over time, as well as the change in prices.

Exploring Economics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781544336329

Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter18: Introduction To Macroeconomics: Unemployment, Inflation, And Economic Fluctuations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 13P

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