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Fields of Study > economics > economic analysis > economic indicators > Consumer Price Index
Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry > economics > economic analysis > economic indicators > Consumer Price Index
Preferred Term:

Consumer Price Index

Definition:
The Bureau of Labor Statistics' general measure of retail prices (for goods and services) paid by urban wage earners and clerical workers. Includes prices of about 400 items, including food, clothing, housing, medical care, and transportation. The CPI-U is commonly used to deflate time series data and is the most widely accepted measure of inflation.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
economic indicators
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • CPI (Consumer Price Index)
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/28675
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