Suppose the consumer price index (CPI) accurately measures inflation: At the end of 2020, the U.S. federal minimum wage was $7.25 an hour, and the CPI was 260. In 1983, the minimum wage was $3.35, and the CPI was 100. Ceteris paribus, it follows that value of the minimum wage in 1983, as measured in 2020 dollars was: O a. $1.28 O b. $8.71 O c. $12.16 O d. $18.85
Suppose the consumer price index (CPI) accurately measures inflation: At the end of 2020, the U.S. federal minimum wage was $7.25 an hour, and the CPI was 260. In 1983, the minimum wage was $3.35, and the CPI was 100. Ceteris paribus, it follows that value of the minimum wage in 1983, as measured in 2020 dollars was: O a. $1.28 O b. $8.71 O c. $12.16 O d. $18.85
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Transcribed Image Text:Suppose the consumer price index (CPI) accurately measures inflation: At the end of 2020, the U.S. federal minimum wage
was $7.25 an hour, and the CPI was 260. In 1983, the minimum wage was $3.35, and the CPI was 100. Ceteris paribus, it
follows that value of the minimum wage in 1983, as measured in 2020 dollars was:
O a. $1.28
O b. $8.71
O c. $12.16
O d. $18.85
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