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2. Alternative price indexes Because there isn't one single measure of inflation, the government and researchers use a variety of methods to get the most balanced picture of how prices fluctuate in the economy. Two of the most commonly used price indexes are the consumer price index (CPI) and the GDP deflator. The GDP deflator for this year is calculated by dividing the using by the using and multiplying by 100. However, the CPI reflects only the prices of all goods and services . Indicate whether each scenario will affect the GDP deflator or the CPI for the United States. Check all that apply. Scenario Shows up in the... GDP Deflator CPI An increase in the price of a Waterman Industries deep-water reel, which is a commercial fishing product used for deep-sea fishing, made in the U.S., but not bought by U.S. consumers A decrease in the price of a German-made television that is popular among U.S. consumers

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The GDP deflator for this year is calculated by dividing the value of goods and services produced in the economy this year using this year's price by the value of goods and services produced in the economy this year using base year's price and multiplying by 100. However, the CPI reflects only the prices of all goods and services bought by consumers.

An increase in the price of equipment feller bencher, which is a commercial forestry machine that cuts and stacks trees, will affect GDP deflator.  

A decrease in the price of the Chinese-made television that is popular among U.S. consumers will affect the CPI, that is, consumer price index.