Which Federal Agency Is Responsible for Computing and Reporting the Consumer

question 8

Multiple Choice

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

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

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