In 2000, you could buy a Cadillac DTS for $45,000. In 2011, the Cadillac DTS sold for $55,000
While both models include anti-lock brakes and air bags (along with other similar features), the 2011 model also includes satellite radio and new technology that provides improved gas mileage and safer driving. If the Cadillac DTS was included in the CPI basket, it would create A) a downward bias in the inflation rate.
B) an upward bias in the CPI as a result of quality change bias.
C) an upward bias in the CPI as a result of commodity substitution bias.
D) a downward bias in the CPI as a result of new goods bias.
B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Changing tax regimes can sometimes be difficult and lead to inequities.
A. True B. False C. Uncertain
The expansion of 2002 and beyond was due, at least in part to
a. interest rate increases. b. increases in housing wealth. c. increases in investment spending. d. large reductions in federal spending. e. increases in taxes.
If the United Auto Workers union can obtain a substantial wage increase for auto workers, there will be
a. a decrease in the supply of automobiles, which is a shift to the right of the supply curve. b. a decrease in the supply of automobiles, which is a shift to the left of the supply curve. c. an increase in the supply of automobiles, which is a shift to the right of the supply curve. d. an increase in the supply of automobiles, which is a shift to the left of the supply curve.