Use the item weights in Figure 7.2 to determine the percentage change in the CPI that would

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Use the item weights in Figure 7.2 to determine the percentage change in the CPI that would result from a

(a) 20 percent increase in entertainment prices.

(b) 8 percent decrease in transportation costs.

(c) Doubling of clothing prices.

Item Entertainment Prices Transportation Costs Clothing Item Weight 0.05 0.175 0.033 Increase/ Decrease in

Insurance and pensions 11.9% Housing 32.8% Entertainment 5.3% Transportation 15.9% Health care 8.1% Source:

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The Macro Economy Today

ISBN: 978-1259291821

14th edition

Authors: Bradley R. Schiller, Karen Gebhardt

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