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		silent_cal on Aug 10, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: U.S. annual inflation rate drops to 8.5% The numbers are manipulated by adjustments like substitutions and hedonics.

oblio on Aug 10, 2022 [–]

1. Can you give some examples for both?

2. Is this different from previous years?

3. Isn't there any criticism from reputable sources of these practices? I'd love to read some articles.

silent_cal on Aug 10, 2022 | [–]

https://www.investopedia.com/articles/07/consumerpriceindex....

https://www.bls.gov/cpi/quality-adjustment/questions-and-ans....

https://www.bls.gov/opub/btn/volume-1/consumer-price-index-d....

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