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Addressing the Quality Change Issue in the Consumer Price Index

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  • Brent R. Moulton

    (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

  • Karin E. Moses

    (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

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  • Brent R. Moulton & Karin E. Moses, 1997. "Addressing the Quality Change Issue in the Consumer Price Index," Brookings Papers on Economic Activity, Economic Studies Program, The Brookings Institution, vol. 28(1), pages 305-366.
    • Handle: RePEc:bin:bpeajo:v:28:y:1997:i:1997-1:p:305-366
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