Index Numbers

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Questions and Answers

Which year was the first index number constructed?

  • 1500
  • 1764 (correct)
  • 1765
  • 1750

What is the fundamental idea behind index numbers?

  • To assign a single number to several individuals
  • To quantify trends in statistics
  • To measure the effect of changes in the price (correct)
  • To compare different time periods

What are some common uses of index numbers?

  • Measuring changes in price (correct)
  • Measuring sustainability
  • Measuring human development
  • Measuring crime rates

What is the base time period in index numbers?

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What does an index number assign to several individuals statistics?

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