The bias in the CPI affects government outlays because the overstatement of inflation
A) increases fiscal pressure.
B) increases government outlays by more than what is justified.
C) decreases social welfare benefits.
D) decreases government outlays by more than what is justified.
E) means that tax receipts are less than what is needed to cover government outlays.
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