Which of the following categories constitutes the majority of federal outlays in 2016?
a. National defense
b. Interest on the federal debt
c. Social Security, Medicare, and welfare
d. Grants to states and localities
e. Capital expenditures
Question 2
The consumer price index (CPI) overstates the true inflation rate because it ignores changes in consumers' purchasing patterns as relative prices change.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false