Practice - Example 1: Calculation of simple aggregative price index
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Define index number.
💡 Hint: Think about economics and comparisons.
What does a simple aggregative price index do?
💡 Hint: Look for the concept of time in your answer.
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What does an index number measure?
💡 Hint: Focus on the changes in economics.
True or False: A simple aggregative price index considers the weight of each item.
💡 Hint: Think about how all items are treated equally.
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Consider a scenario where the price of essential goods rises significantly. Discuss how you would calculate its impact on the living standards if using a simple aggregative index.
💡 Hint: Focus on the importance of weighting.
Analyze the impact of false indexing on economic policies through examples. What consequences could arise?
💡 Hint: Think about real-world implications of data accuracy.
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