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Lesson: Focus on Economic Data: U.S. Consumer Price Index, October 16, 2008
Focus on Economic Data: U.S. Consumer Price Index, November 19, 2008
This lesson focuses on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and rate of inflation reported November 19, 2008, by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for the month of October, 2008. Students read the BLS report, analyze the meaning of the CPI data, determine the change in consumer prices, and explore the impact of the change in the price level on consumers and the economy.
Focus on Economic Data: U.S. Consumer Price Index, February 20, 2008
This lesson focuses on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reported on February 20, 2008, by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for the month of January 2008. Students read the BLS report, read about the meaning of the CPI, determine the change in consumer prices, and explore how the change in the CPI impacts consumers and the economy. Students check their understanding by completing interactive exercises.
Focus on Economic Data: Consumer Price Index and Deflation, December 16, 2008
This lesson focuses on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and rate of inflation reported December 16, 2008, by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the month of November, 2008. Students read the BLS report, analyze the meaning of the CPI data, determine the change in consumer prices, and explore the impact of the change in the price level on themselves, their families, consumers and producers.