Consumer Price Index and Inflation Quiz
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What is the primary aim of maintaining moderate inflation at 2%?

  • To ensure high unemployment rates
  • To keep the value of money constant and support growth (correct)
  • To increase the cost of living significantly
  • To decrease the nominal interest rates
  • Which of the following accurately describes the Consumer Price Index (VPI)?

  • A formula primarily for calculating unemployment rates
  • A method for measuring price changes using a base for comparison (correct)
  • A measure that reflects income changes
  • A measure solely based on housing prices
  • How does the Harmonized Consumer Price Index (HVPI) differ from the Consumer Price Index (VPI)?

  • HVPI excludes additional items like gambling
  • HVPI does not consider any form of home ownership
  • HVPI is calculated using only a single type of good
  • HVPI includes additional items and addresses home ownership indirectly (correct)
  • What is the base year in the context of the Consumer Price Index (VPI)?

    <p>The year with a price index of 100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating the price index in the VPI?

    <p>Price index = Σ(Price of good * Quantity of good) / Σ(Base price of good * Quantity of good) * 100</p> Signup and view all the answers

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