Practice mode Inflation & Productivity

What makes up the “basket” on which the CPI is based?

Correct answer B. Products purchased by the typical consumer

Explanation

The consumer price index tracks the cost of a fixed basket of goods and services that a typical household buys, such as food, rent and transport. Raw materials are covered by producer price indices.

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