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Improving the way we measure consumer prices

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  • Tao Wu, 2003. "Improving the way we measure consumer prices," FRBSF Economic Letter, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, issue aug22.
    • Handle: RePEc:fip:fedfel:y:2003:i:aug22:n:2003-24
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    1. David E. Lebow & Jeremy B. Rudd, 2003. "Measurement Error in the Consumer Price Index: Where Do We Stand?," Journal of Economic Literature, American Economic Association, vol. 41(1), pages 159-201, March.
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