What Are the Two Applications of the Target Elements of Change

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What are the two applications of the target elements of change?

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Definitions:

Consumer Price Index

An index measuring the change in the price level of a basket of consumer goods and services purchased by households.

Year 3 Dollars

Year 3 dollars refer to the value of money adjusted for price changes (inflation or deflation) to a specific year's average price level, often used for comparison over different times.

Food Expenditures

The amount of money spent by households or individuals on purchasing food for consumption.

Price Index

A statistical measure that shows changes in the price level of a basket of consumer goods and services over time, often used to monitor inflation or deflation.