What is the value of the CPI in the base​ period? The value of the CPI in the base period​ _______.     A. can be greater​ than, equal​ to, or less than 100   B. changes when the reference base period changes   C. is 100 no matter what reference base period is chosen   D. is relevant only if the base period is within the last 10 years

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A: CPI2015 = 238 CPI2016 = 243

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Q: The Consumer Price index in 2015 was 115 and increase to 125 in 2016, Calculate rate of inflation in…

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Q: Calculate inflation rate if the value of real interest rate is 3.1% and Nominal Interest rate is 4%

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