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How Does the Consumer Price Index in Latvia Affect the Economy?

If France's inflation was measured using Latvia's consumer price index, its inflation rate would be a fair bit higher. This means the consumer price index in Latvia will be more heavily weighted with things like food and energy. Wealthiest citizens are going to make for an economy that is less susceptible to inflation because richer people spend a lower portion of their income on essentials and a higher portion on luxuries.

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