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Cambridge IGCSE Economics

4.7.2Measurement of inflation

Measurement of inflation in Cambridge IGCSE Economics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 4.7.2Explain how inflation is measured with the Consumer Prices Index.

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  • Measuring inflation: the Consumer Price Index and weighted indices

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Measurement of inflation: sample question

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Why are weights used when calculating a consumer price index?

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