A consumer price index that has had the impact of food and energy prices removed is the

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The core CPI is a consumer price index that excludes the prices of food and energy, so it would be the best choice for the question. The PCE (Personal Consumption Expenditure) is a broader measure of prices that includes all goods and services purchased by consumers. The CPI (Consumer Price Index) includes food and energy prices. The Producer Price Index measures price changes at the producer level, not the consumer level.

A Consumer Price Index That Has Had the Impact of Food