Focus on Economic Data: U.S. Consumer Price Index, February 20, 2008
Source: Council for Economic Education (EconEdLink) | Type: Lesson
This lesson focuses on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reported on February 20, 2008, by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for the month of January 2008. Students read the BLS report, read about the meaning of the CPI, determine the change in consumer prices, and explore how the change in the CPI impacts consumers and the economy. Students check their understanding by completing interactive exercises.
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