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How do you measure inflation? (Indicator favorite)

How do you measure inflation? (Indicator favorite)

FromThe Indicator from Planet Money


How do you measure inflation? (Indicator favorite)

FromThe Indicator from Planet Money

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Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Dec 30, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

It's Encore Week at The Indicator! We're sharing some of our favorite episodes of 2021.Today, we hear one of Stacey's favorite episodes from this year. It's a deep dive into how the Bureau of Labor Statistics calculates a key economic indicator, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the most widely used measure of inflation.This episode originally came out in July.
Released:
Dec 30, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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A little show about big ideas. From the people who make Planet Money, The Indicator helps you make sense of what's happening today. It's a quick hit of insight into work, business, the economy, and everything else. Listen weekday afternoons.