The core inflation rate measures changes in the
A)prices of consumer goods except food and fuel.
B)prices of consumer goods except health care.
C)price of only two consumer goods: food and fuel.
D)prices of all consumer goods.
E)prices of all the "core" goods and services a typical family buys.

Question

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Core inflation excludes food and fuel prices because they are volatile and can distort the overall inflation trend.

The Core Inflation Rate Measures Changes in the