How Many Broad Categories of Goods and Services Are in the CPI

question 18

Essay

How many broad categories of goods and services are in the CPI market basket, and which three largest groups comprise almost half of the market basket?
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Definitions:

Vibrations

Oscillations that occur in various physical entities, which can be felt or heard as waves through mediums like air or water.

Balance

The ability of the body to maintain its center of mass over its base of support, a function involving sensory input, integration by the brain, and output to muscles.

Amplitude

The extent of displacement of a wave or oscillation, a measure of its strength or intensity.

Sensorineural Hearing Loss

A type of hearing loss resulting from damage to the inner ear (cochlea) or the nerve pathways from the inner ear to the brain.