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Education | What is “core inflation,” and why do economists use it instead of overall or general inflation to track changes in the overall price level?
![Education | What is “core inflation,” and why do economists use it instead of overall or general inflation to track changes in the overall price level? Education | What is “core inflation,” and why do economists use it instead of overall or general inflation to track changes in the overall price level?](https://www.frbsf.org/education/files/drecon_0410a.png)
Education | What is “core inflation,” and why do economists use it instead of overall or general inflation to track changes in the overall price level?
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Inflation and Contribution Figure 6. Headline Inflation and Core Inflation | Download Scientific Diagram
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The "core inflation" has been rising the most since September 2008, driven by services and now even the special case of durable goods – NewsBeezer
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