The primary measure of inflation in the United States is the CPI

The primary measure of inflation in the United States is the Consumer Price Index (CPI).  

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The CPI is calculated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). It tracks the average change in prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services over time. This basket includes items like food, housing, transportation, medical care, and more.  

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There are two main CPI measures:

• CPI-U: Measures price changes for urban consumers, representing about 93% of the U.S. population.  

• 1. CPI Home : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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• CPI-W: Measures price changes for urban wage earners and clerical workers.  

• 1. Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) - SSA

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Note: While the CPI is the most widely used measure, there are other indicators that can provide insights into inflation, such as the Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Price Index and the Producer Price Index (PPI).  

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