One of the biggest challenges in calculating the CPI is:
A) determining which goods to include in the market basket so that it accurately reflects the purchasing decisions of the largest group of people.
B) comparing changes in the U.S. CPI against changes in the price levels of other countries.
C) gathering prices for the goods traded on the black market.
D) adjusting for seasonal variations in prices.
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