Suppose that 1983 is the base year for the Consumer Price Index (CPI), and in 2019, the CPI is 254. What does this 254 mean?
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CPI in 2019 = 254 CPI in 1983 = 100 (base year) Increase in CPI = 254 - 100 = 154 ** Show more…
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