When you hear economists and news anchors talk about the Consumer Price Index or CPI, you might wonder why this economic indicator gets so much attention. Simply put, the CPI measures how the average price of goods and services purchased by households changes over time—it’s essentially a gauge of inflation. Understanding CPI is crucial not …
Inflation is a term that echoes across the corridors of our economic landscape, touching the lives of everyone from the policy-maker in the government office to the family planning their budget at home. At its core, inflation represents the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power …