4. What is the consumer price index (CPI) and how is it constructed? Construct the CPI and provide the inflation rate fo
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4. What is the consumer price index (CPI) and how is it constructed? Construct the CPI and provide the inflation rate for the example data: Table 2: Construction of a CPI (2) (4) (5) (1) Good (3) Base Year Unit Price (6) Current Year Base Year Base Year Quantity Current Year Expenditure Unit Price Expenditure Pizza 1 p/YR 10.00 $/pic 12.00 s/pic Soda 1.50$/can 2 can/YR 1.75 /can 1.50 $/scoop 1.75 $/scoop Ice Cream 3 scoops/YR Total