Focus on Economic Data: U.S. Consumer Price Index, January 16, 2008
Source: Council for Economic Education (EconEdLink) | Type: Lesson
This lesson focuses on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reported on January 16, 2008, by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for the month of December, 2007. 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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