If the quality of items improves over time, the CPI ________ inflation
a. overstates
b. understates
c. equals
d. approximates
a
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. the supply of high school graduates is small relative to the demand for their labor. b. college graduates must be paid higher wages because their educational costs were higher. c. college graduates are more productive. d. college graduates have formed stronger unions.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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