Core inflation excludes price changes in food and energy because these price changes

a. may not be related to a trend in the economy’s overall price level.
b. may be related to trend factors in the economy’s overall price level.
c. are not volatile.
d. show a constant inflation rate.


a. may not be related to a trend in the economy’s overall price level.

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A. marginal revenue exceeds marginal costs, and the firm should produce more. B. marginal costs exceed marginal revenue, and the firm should produce more. C. marginal revenue exceeds marginal costs, and the firm should produce less. D. marginal costs exceed marginal revenue, and the firm should produce less.

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A. Value today of future payments adjusted for inflation. B. Value today of future payments adjusted for interest accrual. C. Value today of future payments adjusted for risk. D. Future value of today's dollars.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The diamond/water paradox helps to illustrate the concept of marginal value.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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