Consider that the CPI market basket includes two goods (X and Y), and the spending on X constitutes 70% of the overall consumer spending, while the remainder is allocated to Y.

If the price of Y increases by 10% while the price of X decreases by 10% then, all else held constant,

a. The CPI increases
b. The CPI decreases
c. The CPI remains unchanged

Identifying type and normal balances of accounts lo c4 for each of the following (1) identify the type of account as an asset, liability, equity, revenue, or expense, (2) identify the normal balance of the account, and (3) select debit (dr.) or credit (cr.) to identify the kind of entry that would increase the account balance.

2. the language of price controls consider the market for rental cars. suppose that, in a competitive market without government regulations, the equilibrium price of rental cars is $58 per day, and employees at car rental companies earn $19.50 per hour. complete the following table by indicating whether each of the statements is an example of a price ceiling or a price floor and whether it results in a shortage or a surplus or has no effect on the price and quantity that prevail in the market. statement price control effect there are many teenagers who would like to work at car rental companies, but the minimum-wage law sets the hourly wage at $23.00. the government has instituted a legal minimum price of $87 per day for rental cars. the government prohibits car rental companies from renting out rental cars for more than $87 per day.

Which of the following has the largest impact on opportunity cost