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A Bureau of Labor Statistics perspective on bias in the consumer price index (panel discussion)

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  • John S. Greenlees, 1997. "A Bureau of Labor Statistics perspective on bias in the consumer price index (panel discussion)," Review, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, issue May, pages 175-178.
    • Handle: RePEc:fip:fedlrv:y:1997:i:may:p:175-178
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    2. Matthew D. Shapiro & David W. Wilcox, 1996. "Mismeasurement in the Consumer Price Index: An Evaluation," NBER Chapters, in: NBER Macroeconomics Annual 1996, Volume 11, pages 93-154, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
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