Core Inflation Refers to The

question 102

Multiple Choice

Core inflation refers to the:

• A)underlying increases in the CPI after volatile food and energy prices are removed.
• B)underlying decreases in the CPI after volatile durable goods prices are removed.
• C)underlying increases for goods and services bought by businesses only.
• D)overall inflation rate for consumers and not businesses.

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