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What is the biggest gdp product or service in the US?
What is the biggest gdp product or service in the US?
What is the biggest gdp product or service in the US?
What company or product or service is the biggest in this country?
According to real numbers and statistics...not guesses.
nursetiny   347   2 Replies
12 years ago
What is the current GDP (consumption, investment, government purchases, and net exports) per person?
What is the current GDP (consumption, investment, government purchases, and net exports) per person?
I keep finding the the GDP but not the amount of each section per person, I really don't want to calculate b/c I dont know the exact population. DO you have this info and a website to go with it. Thanks!
finalform   318   2 Replies
12 years ago
France is changing it GDP calculation to include a monetary Happiness number - your opinion do opine please?
France is changing it GDP calculation to include a monetary Happiness number - your opinion do opine please?
The cold hard numbers that determine the nations domestic production which is the same for every nation since it is simply Math according to France does not give it's nation a fair shake.  With high unemployment, 35 hour week, 8 week vacations and ma
finalgurl90   324   1 Reply
leleburger
12 years ago
If I divide a country nominal GDP per capita by 12, do I get the average monthly wage?
If I divide a country nominal GDP per capita by 12, do I get the average monthly wage?
That makes sense, doesn't it? The nominal GDP divided by population gives you the average amount a citizen makes in a year. Divide by 12 to get the average monthly salary.

Please let me know if this is correct. It logically makes sense to me, howeve
tony123   384   1 Reply
leleburger
12 years ago
Whats the difference between economy and gdp?
Whats the difference between economy and gdp?
I'm confused as i live in uk and it says we have 5th large economy and yet our gdp is like 11th or lwoer so what's teh difference and what really matters?
tonya.register   416   1 Reply
12 years ago
What is the formula for figuring the consumer price index?
What is the formula for figuring the consumer price index?
What is the formula for figuring the consumer price index?
iladelph   308   1 Reply
12 years ago
Need help figuring out Consumer Price Index?
Need help figuring out Consumer Price Index?
I have a table where it's got years, retail prices of gasoline per gallon and CPI listed in colums, respectively.  I need to find the price of gasoline in 1960 in 1983 (base year) dollars where the retail price of $0.31 and the CPI is 30.  

If you c
IkemAnsari   349   3 Replies
12 years ago
Does anyone know why we use the consumer price index?
Does anyone know why we use the consumer price index?
This is an inaccurate estimation of inflation, but it has been used for years. Is there a better solution?
LemyLekySama   416   2 Replies
12 years ago
What was the average price of a riding lawn mower in 1975?
What was the average price of a riding lawn mower in 1975?
I am doing a report for my job and have googled myself to death. I am looking for the average price of a Craftsman Riding Mower -1975- current, Craftsman Walk-Behind Mower 1975-current, and a Craftsman Weed Eater 1975- current, does anyone have any s
ikeman   569   1 Reply
12 years ago
I recently read about a Congressional proposal to adopt a new Consumer Price Index.?
I recently read about a Congressional proposal to adopt a new Consumer Price Index.?
Why do you feel that the elderly, military and government workers and already poor should be responsible for the already Trillion Dollar deficit incurred by the present presidential party? Let's get the economy going by creating new jobs and now maki
nursetobe   415   1 Reply
12 years ago
The Consumer Price Index measures the average prices paid by?
The Consumer Price Index measures the average prices paid by?
A) businesses for a fixed market basket of resources.
B) businesses for the most frequently used basket of resources.
C) urban consumers for a fixed market basket of goods and services.
D) urban consumers for the goods and services that most frequent
tony9506   531   1 Reply
12 years ago
Where can I find the CPI (Consumer Price Index) for about a dozen different countries?
Where can I find the CPI (Consumer Price Index) for about a dozen different countries?
Is there a site that gives multiple countries' cpi?
lenaclaire   399   1 Reply
12 years ago
Should cost of living pay increases be based on the Consumer Price Index? Or what?
Should cost of living pay increases be based on the Consumer Price Index? Or what?
I am trying to find out how to figure cost of living pay increases and what percentage to use to do the calculations.
tony365   451   1 Reply
12 years ago
rate of inflation is the same as consumer price?
rate of inflation is the same as consumer price?
i am doing a statistic table on inflation rate and it appear in that "consumer price" index table. i dont know is it the same as rate of inflation or not? can you help me
nurseverse   336   2 Replies
12 years ago
What is consumer price index, is it effective?
What is consumer price index, is it effective?
What is is?
Is it important?

How is it calculated?
finalace   327   1 Reply
12 years ago
How can Obama think he's helping poor & middle class Americans when the price of everything keeps going up?
How can Obama think he's helping poor & middle class Americans when the price of everything keeps going up?
Despite the lie that "inflation" isn't high.

CPI-U (consumer price index) calculated by 1990 standards:
http://www.shadowstats.com/alternate_data/inflation-charts
finalace   395   7 Replies
12 years ago
I am negotiating a commercial lease on an office in NYC. Help me re: "escalation" clauses.?
I am negotiating a commercial lease on an office in NYC. Help me re: "escalation" clauses.?
In negotiations, the landlord is proposing two escalations. The first is the CPI (consumer price index) and the second is the real estate taxes. I am thinking of proposing that I accept the CPI increases but not the real estate tax escalation. Would
Ilee0405   314   2 Replies
12 years ago
How do I define the strengths and three weaknesses of the Consumer Price Index c?
How do I define the strengths and three weaknesses of the Consumer Price Index c?
What are the characteristics of the items listed as strengths?
What are the characteristics of the items listed as weaknesses?
If the CPI is imperfect, why do we use it?
What are the five steps to calculate CPI for hotdogs and hamburgers
ikilledpablo1   385   1 Reply
12 years ago
What is the difference between the GDP deflator and the Consumer Price Index?
What is the difference between the GDP deflator and the Consumer Price Index?
What is the difference between the GDP deflator and the Consumer Price Index?
findy   422   2 Replies
12 years ago
What is the normal reading for CPI?
What is the normal reading for CPI?
consumer price index. What is the range of CPI? wat is considered normal? what % is okay?
findy   304   2 Replies
datasian
12 years ago
Do you think publicly traded commodities should be included in measuring inflation via consumer price index?
Do you think publicly traded commodities should be included in measuring inflation via consumer price index?
By that I mean, should food and energy be factored into the CPI in spite of the fact that they are wholly speculated upon? Why or why not?
Finatic   321   2 Replies
12 years ago
The tools of monetary policy for altering the reserves of commercial banks are the?
The tools of monetary policy for altering the reserves of commercial banks are the?
1 ) The tools of monetary policy for altering the reserves of commercial banks are the:  (5pts)
 Tax rate and level of government spending
 Consumer price index and unemployment rate
 Public debt, budget surplus, and budget deficit
 Discount rate
_itsLC   876   2 Replies
lelik
12 years ago
why is it important to know the CPI(consumer price index) of an economy?
why is it important to know the CPI(consumer price index) of an economy?
2nd question :
why should consumers, producers, and government cooperate and coordinate to intercept the rising prices?
finalgurl90   376   1 Reply
12 years ago
Explain the difference between the GDP deflator and the Consumer Price Index?
Explain the difference between the GDP deflator and the Consumer Price Index?
Explain the difference between the GDP deflator and the Consumer Price Index?
ilapple   411   1 Reply
12 years ago
The price of regular unleaded gasoline in January 1997 was $1.26, and in January 2006, the price of regular un?
The price of regular unleaded gasoline in January 1997 was $1.26, and in January 2006, the price of regular un?
The price of regular unleaded gasoline in January 1997 was $1.26, and in January 2006, the price of regular unleaded gasoline was $2.31 (?Consumer price index,? 2006). Use the coordinates (1997, 1.26) and (2006, 2.31) to find the slope, or rate of ch
lelebaby   463   2 Replies
12 years ago
How many people have jobs in USA that never keep pace with the consumer price index or the pay is inadequate?
How many people have jobs in USA that never keep pace with the consumer price index or the pay is inadequate?
In others you do not make enough to live off! There is no progression to your welfare status or you ability to have any saving!    Its known fact most people are in debt with a mortgage/student loan/credit card debt/car loans/medical bills etc!
I und
finister   304   2 Replies
12 years ago
12. The main thing the government has done to try to help farmers is to provide money to them in the form of?
12. The main thing the government has done to try to help farmers is to provide money to them in the form of?
A. invention subsidies.
B. price supports.
C. storage fees.
D. field equities.

The tax that pays for most fire and police protection, schools, and parks in the United States is the
_______ tax.
A. property
B. income
C. luxury
D. sales

One indic
iLearninPhys   853   1 Reply
12 years ago
Effect of unanticipated inflation. How to solve this problem?
Effect of unanticipated inflation. How to solve this problem?
John earns $6,000 at his summer job. He owes $20,000 in student loans, and he owns a $4,000 GIC. Suddenly, at the end of the summer, the CPI (consumer price index) rises by 10%. The effect John of this unanticipated inflation is approximately the sam
ilapple   301   2 Replies
12 years ago
2. What determines the weights for calculating the Consumer Price Index? ?
2. What determines the weights for calculating the Consumer Price Index? ?

      A.   Each good and service is weighted equally.
      B.   Each good and service is weighted according to its price.
      C.   The weights for each good and service are selected randomly.
      D.   The weights reflect the quantities purch
dataplease   481   1 Reply
12 years ago
The substitution bias in the consumer price index occurs because:?
The substitution bias in the consumer price index occurs because:?
The consumer price index counts only price increases and ignores any price decrease
      B.   The consumer price index includes the prices of only domestically produced goods when in fact consumers buy imported goods
      C.   The consumer price
lele47   1344   1 Reply
12 years ago
What does it mean when the the consumer price index is 125?
What does it mean when the the consumer price index is 125?
I think it means that prices rose 12.5% from the base year???
il0veu08   516   1 Reply
datageekgh
12 years ago
All of the following describe the Consumer Price Index (CPI) EXCEPT:?
All of the following describe the Consumer Price Index (CPI) EXCEPT:?
All of the following describe the Consumer Price Index (CPI) EXCEPT:

   A.   Is also know as the cost-of-living index
 
      B.   Is a measure of inflation for all goods and services produced and sold in the US economy
 
      C.   All of thes
lemon09   632   1 Reply
12 years ago
Can you please help me with these problems?
Can you please help me with these problems?
1.Which is true about reporting the consumer price index (cpi)?
a. reported bi-annually
b. reports all commercial prices
c. reported by the bureau of labor statistics
d. reported by the federal reserve

2.What happens as we increase the number of cla
Ilee0405   331   1 Reply
12 years ago
What does the consumer price index change in percentage mean, in a sense of more affordability and less..?
What does the consumer price index change in percentage mean, in a sense of more affordability and less..?
...affordability amongst, American consumers? Is it a measurement that tells us how rich or poor Americans the American society is or becoming? Thanks in Advance.
datheman   373   1 Reply
12 years ago
What would happen if the US Currency is tied to the Consumer Price Index?
What would happen if the US Currency is tied to the Consumer Price Index?
Would there be any Infation then.....?  What would be the pros / cons of doing this?  The Proportions of each item in the index would be Determined by the Supply and Demand for Goods and Services.....  What would the other factors look like???
NurseT2012   303   1 Reply
12 years ago
The CPI is all of the following EXCEPT the ?
The CPI is all of the following EXCEPT the ?
The CPI is all of the following EXCEPT the:
A) rate of inflation between the current period and the base year.
B) cost of living relative to the base year.
C) average level of prices relative to prices in the base year.
D) consumer price index.
E) co
datadisha   299   1 Reply
12 years ago
Wouldn't USA be better society if you eliminated exploiting greed & the wealthy ruling class?
Wouldn't USA be better society if you eliminated exploiting greed & the wealthy ruling class?
Example>>> one is hard pressed to find respectful employers that want employee's to share in the profit pie! It is virtually non-existant in USA.

Then like now the majority gets ignored as if you life existance has the value of a grain of sand.

Yet
Lem_23   374   6 Replies
12 years ago
list three strengths and three weaknesses of the Consumer Price Index calculation.?
list three strengths and three weaknesses of the Consumer Price Index calculation.?
list three strengths and three weaknesses of the Consumer Price Index calculation.

I have found the weakness with this assignment i need help listing three strengths. Thank you
nursewannabe10   400   1 Reply
12 years ago
How to solve this economics question?
How to solve this economics question?
Renee earned a salary of $60,000 in 2001 and $80,000 in 2006. The consumer price index was 17 for 2001 and 221.25 for 2006. Renee's 2006 salary in 2001 dollars is?
lele9420   497   1 Reply
nursewiz13
12 years ago
CPI and PPI and GDP can someone help with macroeconomics?
CPI and PPI and GDP can someone help with macroeconomics?
what is the difference between real and nominal GDP?. How does the CPI (consumer price index) or the PPI (producer price index) enter into this discussion.
datdude666   586   1 Reply
12 years ago
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