Inflation [electronic resource] : Core vs. Headline.

Defines core inflation, which is a measure of inflation that omits changes in food and energy prices. Reviews recent inflation trends as measured by core inflation and the headline consumer price index, and analyzes advantages and drawbacks of using core inflation.

Bibliographic Details

Online Access:	Full Text (via ProQuest)
Corporate Author:	Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[S.l] : [s.n.], 2008.
Subjects:	Consumer price indexes. Food prices. Inflation (Finance)