Most economists believe that the CPI
A) accurately measures the inflation rate
B) accurately measures the inflation rate except during years when there are major economic shocks like the Arab oil embargo
C) slightly underestimates the inflation rate
D) seriously underestimates the inflation rate
E) overstates the inflation rate
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