Measuring the Cost of Living with Technological Advances
A new smartphone model is released that costs $100 more than the previous year's model. However, the new model also features a significantly improved camera and a faster processor. Explain the challenge this situation presents for an economist trying to accurately measure the change in the cost of living.
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