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Analyzing Healthcare Inflation and Alternative Measurement Methods
The chapter explores the flaws in using CPI to track healthcare inflation, suggesting alternative methods like analyzing spending data from sources like veterinarians. It highlights the growing healthcare costs due to societal changes leading to longer life spans and expensive treatments. The discussion emphasizes the need for more accurate ways to measure inflation, especially in healthcare and shelter costs.