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प्रश्न
Define family budget method
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उत्तर
In this method, the weights are calculated by multiplying prices and quantity of the base year.
i.e. V = `sum"p"_0"q"_0`.
The formula is given by,
Cost of Living Index Number = `(sum"pv")/(sum"v")`
Where P = `"p"_1/"p"_0 xx 100` is the price relative.
V = `sum"p"_0"q"_0` is the value relative.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
______ : Base year prices :: P1 : Current year prices.
State with reason whether you agree or disagree with the following statement:
Index numbers measure changes in the price level only.
Index numbers that measure changes in the level of output or physical volume of production in the economy −
Index number was originally developed to measure ______.
Choose the correct alternative:
Another name of consumer’s price index number is:
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Most commonly used index number is:
Choose the correct alternative:
Consumer price index are obtained by:
Using the following data, construct Fisher’s Ideal Index Number and Show that it satisfies Factor Reversal Test and Time Reversal Test?
| Commodities | Price | Quantity | ||
| Base Year | Current Year | Base Year | Current Year | |
| Wheat | 6 | 10 | 50 | 56 |
| Ghee | 2 | 2 | 100 | 120 |
| Firewood | 4 | 6 | 60 | 60 |
| Sugar | 10 | 12 | 30 | 24 |
| Cloth | 8 | 12 | 40 | 36 |
Read the given passage and answer the questions:
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Index Number is a technique of measuring changes in a variable or group of related variables with reference to time, geographical location and other characteristics. Index Number is very useful for economists, farmers, traders, government, educationalists and trade union leaders for planning and implementing the plans according to their sector. The scope of index number is not limited to only one subject but it extends to many subjects such as Economics, Educational science, Psychology, History, Sociology, Geography etc. While framing index number its objective must be determined. To attain the objective the information is collected in various ways and this information is used for comparing two different time periods. For this purpose, the base year’s index is assumed as 100 and accordingly the value of the current year is calculated. Laspeyre, Paasche and Fisher have suggested different methods for constructing index numbers. |
- Explain the meaning of Index Number.
- To whom the Index Number is useful?
- Express your opinion about the given passage.
Choose the correct pair :
| Group A | Group B | ||
| 1) | Price Index | a) | `(sump_1q_1)/(sump_0q_0) xx100` |
| 2) | Value Index |
b) |
`(sumq_1)/(sumq_0) xx 100` |
| 3) | Quantity Index | c) | `(sump_1q_1)/(sump_0q_1) xx100` |
| 4) | Paasche's Index | d) | `(sump_1)/(sump_0) xx 100` |
