The Measure That the Fed Regards as the Best Guide

question 94

Multiple Choice

The measure that the Fed regards as the best guide to underlying inflation is the:

• A) consumer price index.
• B) wholesale price index.
• C) core inflation rate.
• D) federal funds rate.

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