Providing a valuable resource for government economists, academics, and research libraries, this volume contains twelve papers by Robert Pollak--four previously

Although inflation is much feared for its negative effects on the economy, how to measure it is a matter of considerable debate that has important implications

The consumer price index (CPI) measures the rate at which prices of consumer goods and services change over time. It is used as a key indicator of economic perf

Stapleford interweaves economic theory with political history to show why Americans vest so much authority in the Consumer Price Index.

Prices constantly move up and down in response to changes in the supply of and demand for goods. But they are also affected by the amount of money and credit th