Which Federal Agency Is Responsible for Computing and Reporting the Consumer

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which federal agency is responsible for computing and reporting the Consumer Price Index (CPI) ?

• A) Department of Agriculture.
• B) Department of Commerce.
• C) Department of State.
• D) Department of Labor.
• E) Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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