General

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

A measure of average prices paid by consumers for goods and services, used to track inflation. The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes CPI monthly.

Related Terms

Inflation
Cost of Living
Purchasing Power

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Understanding Consumer Price Index (CPI)

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