Core inflation refers to the inflation picture after stripping away the:
A) Capital goods prices
B) Food and energy prices
C) Government-regulated prices
D) Service-sector prices

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Core inflation refers to the rate of inflation that excludes the volatile components of food and energy prices, as they tend to fluctuate significantly and can distort the overall inflation picture. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Core Inflation Refers to the Inflation Picture After Stripping Away