Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Economic Indicators
Definition
A measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, used to track inflation and cost of living changes.
Key Points
- Measures inflation in consumer goods
- Based on basket of common purchases
- Key indicator for monetary policy
Quick Info
Category
Economic Indicators
Related Topics
inflation
cost of living
purchasing power
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