Statistical Techniques in Business and Economics
18th Edition
ISBN: 9781260579611
Author: Douglas Lind; William Marchal; Samuel Wathen
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 18, Problem 2.2PT
a.
To determine
Determine the simple aggregate price with 2015 as the base period.
b.
To determine
The Laspeyres’ price index.
c.
To determine
The Paasche’s price index.
d.
To determine
Determine a value index.
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Statistical Techniques in Business and Economics
Ch. 18 - Prob. 1ECh. 18 - Prob. 2ECh. 18 - Prob. 3ECh. 18 - Prob. 4ECh. 18 - Prob. 1SRCh. 18 - Prob. 5ECh. 18 - Prob. 6ECh. 18 - Prob. 7ECh. 18 - Prob. 8ECh. 18 - Prob. 2SR
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