Economics Consumer Price Index Cpi Questions
The CPI-U (Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers) measures the average price changes for a basket of goods and services purchased by all urban consumers, including professionals, self-employed individuals, and retirees. On the other hand, the CPI-W (Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers) focuses specifically on the price changes for a basket of goods and services purchased by urban wage earners and clerical workers. The CPI-W excludes professionals and self-employed individuals, and it is used to track inflation's impact on the cost of living for workers and clerical staff.