A Measure of Absolute Price Changes That Excludes Changes in Energy

question 61

Multiple Choice

A measure of absolute price changes that excludes changes in energy and food prices is called:

• A)fringe rate of inflation.
• B)core rate of inflation.
• C)overall inflation.
• D)none of the above.

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