The Measure Used by the Fed That Excludes Food and Energy

question 43

Multiple Choice

The measure used by the Fed that excludes food and energy prices is the:

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

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