Part 2: Short Answer Questions (Show all your work) [15 points] 1. Suppose an economy produces only potatoes, wheat, and
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Part 2: Short Answer Questions (Show all your work) [15 points] 1. Suppose an economy produces only potatoes, wheat, and rice. In 2021, 30 bushels of potatoes are kold at 56 per bushel, 30 bushels of wheat are sold at $5 per bushel, and 15 bushels of rice are sold at S6 per bushel. In 2020 (the base year), 30 bushels of potatoes are sold at $7 per bushel, 35 bushels of wheat are sold at $5.5 per bushel, and 12 bushels of rice are sold at $6 per bushel. Calculate [6 points) The Real GDP of 2020 and 2021 . b. GDP Deflator of 2021
C2021 Inflation rate using the CPI. Use 2021 quantities as the fixed CPI basket.
C2021 Inflation rate using the CPI. Use 2021 quantities as the fixed CPI basket.