Inflation Calculation Leaves Out Food, Energy Prices
                   
npr.org     May 13, 2008            

The government releases new inflation statistics Wednesday, and consumer prices are expected to rise. While the Federal Reserve does keep an eye on inflation, it usually doesn't take food and energy prices into account. Co-host Steve Inskeep talks with David Wessel, economics editor at the Wall... [read full story]                    


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