The inflation rate is commonly based on changes in the consumer price index. Often overlooked is the producer price index, which tracks changes at the wholesale level. Similarly, there is a distinction between retail sales (or the consumption of consumer goods and services) and wholesale trade (or the value of manufacturers' shipments).
Price Indexes
General Consumption
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