The U.S. CPI fell 0.1 percent in December 2015. The price of gasoline fell by 3.9 percent.

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The U.S. CPI fell 0.1 percent in December 2015. The price of gasoline fell by 3.9 percent. Rents increased 0.2 percent, and medical care costs increased 0.1 percent.

Did the United States experience inflation or deflation in December 2015? Which of the items mentioned in the news clip has the highest weight in the CPI and which has the lowest weight?

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Foundations Of Economics

ISBN: 9780134486819

8th Edition

Authors: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin

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