In: Economics
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
|
red |
$1 each |
$2 each |
green |
$2 each |
$1 each |
In year 1 Abby buys 10 red apples and in Year 2 Abby buys 10 green apples.
Compute a CPI for apples for each year. Assume that year 1 is the base year in which the consumer basket is fixed. How does your index change from year 1 to year 2? (at least five sentences to explain)
Suppose Abby is happy eating red or green apples. How much has the true cost of living increased for Abby? (at least five sentences to explain)