LESSON: Government Data - The Consumer Price Index
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We're going to change gears a little bit. We've talked about statistics presented to us in news and the media. Now let's look at some government data. More specifically, the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Data for the consumer price index is gathered through a national survey conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Because you may not be familiar with the economic terms used in this video, I have added in some helpful notes to aid your understanding.
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