The consumers that the CPI is based on does not include:

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Persons in prison are not included in the CPI survey as their consumption patterns are not representative of the typical population. The CPI does include the spending behavior of households and individuals who are employed or self-employed, as well as those who are not working but are actively seeking employment, such as job seekers and the unemployed. Retired individuals are also included in the CPI survey, as long as they are part of a household that meets the sampling criteria.

The Consumers That the CPI Is Based on Does Not