Consumer Price Index

Definition:

A measurement of the change in consumer prices, as determined by a monthly survey of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many pension and employment contracts are tied to changes in consumer prices, as protection against inflation and reducing purchasing power. Among the CPI components are the costs of housing, food, transportation and electricity. Also known as the cost-of-living index.

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