Total CPI inflation is _________ than core CPI inflation in the _________ term.
A) more volatile;short
B) more volatile;long
C) more volatile;medium
D) less volatile;short
E) less volatile;long

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Total CPI includes all items in the CPI basket, including volatile items such as food and energy prices, which can fluctuate greatly in the short term. Core CPI, on the other hand, excludes these volatile items, making it less volatile overall.

Total CPI Inflation Is _________ Than Core CPI Inflation in the _________

Total CPI Inflation Is _ Than Core CPI Inflation in the _