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Chapter 9: Q 21. (page 243)

Name several forms of indexing in the private and

public sector.

Short Answer

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There are various types of public and private indexing

Step by step solution

01

Step 1. Definition

An index is a method to keep an eye on the performance of a collection of assets in a systematic way. Indexes generally measure the performance of a basket of securities intentioned to copy a certain area of the market.

02

Step 2. 

Forms of public sector indexing are:

1. Social security indexing

2. Indexed bond

Forms of private sector indexing:

1. Cost of living adjustment

2. Adjustable-rate mortgage

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