Although inflation is much feared for its negative effects on the economy, how to measure it is a matter of considerable debate that has important implications
Providing a valuable resource for government economists, academics, and research libraries, this volume contains twelve papers by Robert Pollak--four previously
What is Cost of Living Index A cost-of-living index is a theoretical price index that measures relative cost of living over time or regions. It is an index that
How well does the consumer price index (CPI) reflect the changes that people actually face in living costsâ€"from apples to computers to health care? Given h