Multiple Choice
Rebecca bought a cell phone for $500. A year later, Rebecca's twin sister Rachel bought an upgraded version of the same phone for $500. Which problem in the construction of the CPI does this situation best represent?
A) substitution bias
B) unmeasured quality change
C) introduction of new goods
D) income bias
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