Fisher's ideal index satisfies the factor reversal test because:
A. It uses base period weights
B. It is the arithmetic mean of Laspeyres and Paasche
C. It ignores quantity changes
D. Its price and quantity index product equals the value index
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Fisher's index is designed so that (Fisher price index) × (Fisher quantity index) = Σp₁q₁/Σp₀q₀ (value index), fulfilling the factor reversal test for consistency between price and quantity measures.
Explanation:
Primary data is original data collected firsthand by the investigator specifically for the current research purpose, distinguishing it from secondary data which is pre-existing.
Assertion (A): Fisher's ideal index satisfies both time reversal and factor reversal tests. Reason (R): Fisher's index is the geometric mean of Laspeyres and Paasche indices. Choose the correct option:
A.A is false, R is true
B.A is true, R is false
C.Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
D.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
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