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Susan Houseman on Manufacturing

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Navigating Quality Adjustments in Inflation Measurement

This chapter explores the Bureau of Labor Statistics' efforts to account for quality changes in products when measuring inflation. It highlights the complexities and challenges of conducting hedonic adjustments to accurately reflect consumer value in the face of evolving product features and innovations.

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