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Paper 2 structured question: Inflation and deflation

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The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) is a key measure of inflation.

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Understanding CPI

The CPI measures the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services.

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    State What does CPI stand for?

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Paper 2 structured question: Inflation and deflation

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Inflation and Deflation

Inflation occurs when the general price level rises, while deflation occurs when it falls. The CPI is used to measure these changes.

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    Explain How does the CPI measure inflation?

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