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O-LevelEconomicsGovernment and the macroeconomy2281/12 · May/June 2016 · Q231 Mark

The weight for a product in the consumer price index was increased. What is most likely to have caused this adjustment?

AThe product has become more expensive to produce.
BThe product has been offered for sale in more retail outlets.
CThe product has improved in quality and performance.
DThe product has taken a bigger share of consumers' income.

✓ Correct answer

D: The product has taken a bigger share of consumers' income.

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Government and the macroeconomy, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Economics, May/June 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 23.

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