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Comment on "CPI Bias from Supercenters: Does the BLS Know that Wal-Mart Exists?"

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  • Mick Silver, 2009. "Comment on "CPI Bias from Supercenters: Does the BLS Know that Wal-Mart Exists?"," NBER Chapters, in: Price Index Concepts and Measurement, pages 235-238, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
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