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Using inflation tracking methods from 80s and 90s, inflation would be ~10%

The CPI chart on the home page reflects our estimate of inflation for today as if it were calculated the same way it was in 1990. The CPI on the Alternate Data Series tab here reflects the CPI as if it were calculated using the methodologies in place in 1980. In general terms, methodological shifts in government…
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Apr 20, 2021Using inflation tracking methods from 80s and 90s, inflation would be ~10% by react_burger385132

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