Econ 102 Ch4

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Inflation

  • Generalized rise in the overall level of prices

  • rise in the cost of living

  • a decline in purchasing power in money 

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Consumer Price Index (CPI)

  • average prices ppl pay over time for g&s in their everyday lives

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Step to measuring insurance

  1. find what ppl typically buy

  2. collect prices from the store where ppl do their shopping

  3. tally up the price of the basket of goods and services

  4. calculate the inflation rate

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Limitations of CPI

  • Quality improvements

  • New Products

  • Substitutions

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