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In Wales, only two products are made and consumed - Corn and milk. a) Using the data in the table below (and 2017 as the
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In Wales, only two products are made and consumed - Corn and milk. a) Using the data in the table below (and 2017 as the base year), calculate the CPI and the resulting inflation rate in Wales for each year (correct to 2 d.p), being sure to show each step of the calculation of CPI and inflation. (15 marks) Quantity of milk 300 Price of corn Quantity of corn 2017 £1.00 200 2018 £1.60 300 2019 £2.00 300 2020 £2.00 400 Price of milk £2.00 £2.00 £2.50 £3.00 300 350 350 b) Explain using the results from (a) what is happening to the cost of living for the people of Wales during this time period. (12 marks) c) Describe any two problems associated with calculating the CPI, illustrating your answer with examples. (8 marks) d) Explain any three problems associated with high or rising inflation in an economy. (15 marks)