Question
Explain any three limitations of index numbers.
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Answer
The three limitations of index numbers are:
- Index numbers are not fully true. They simply indicate arithmetical tendency of the temporal change in the variable.
- Index numbers do not help in international comparison.
- Index numbers are prepared with certain specific objectives.
- It is difficult to collect retail prices so index numbers based on wholesale prices may be misleading.
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