If the prices of Brazilian-made shoes imported in the US increase, then which of the following will occur? O Both US GDP deflator and CPI will decrease. O US CPI will increase but the US GDP deflator will remain constant. O US GDP deflator will increase but the US CPI will remain constant. O Both US GDP deflator and CPI will increase.

If the prices of Brazilian-made shoes imported in the US increase, then which of the following will occur? O Both US GDP deflator and CPI will decrease. O US CPI will increase but the US GDP deflator will remain constant. O US GDP deflator will increase but the US CPI will remain constant. O Both US GDP deflator and CPI will increase.

Essentials of Economics (MindTap Course List)

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Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

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Chapter16: Measuring The Cost Of Living

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