Consumer Price Index
The consumer price index (CPI) is a measure of the average price level of a basket of goods and services consumed by households. The CPI is used to track changes in the cost of living over time, and is often used to adjust wages, benefits, and other financial instruments for inflation. Continue Reading Below
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