Question 39
Money and InflationA price index as a statistic, measures
- A.how the value of money changes over time.
- B.the volume of currency in the economy.
- C.the exchange rate of a country's currency.
- D.the composition of goods and services.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (how the value of money changes over time.)
Explanation
A price index tracks changes in the general price level, i.e. in the value of money.