Economic Statistics
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Navigating the Complexities of Economic Statistics and Inflation Measurement
This chapter explores the intricacies of accurately measuring inflation, addressing the limitations of the consumer price index (CPI). It highlights how factors like technological changes, substitution effects, and housing cost discrepancies complicate inflation assessments, while also examining the M2 money supply as an alternative measure.
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