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I don’t know what the actual CPI says. But as a person on the street, I definitely see inflation everywhere I go. It’s especially obvious to me as I spent a few
by TechBro8615 6y ago
I don’t know what the actual CPI says. But as a person on the street, I definitely see inflation everywhere I go. It’s especially obvious to me as I spent a few years out of the country and came back to much higher prices. Everything is significantly more expensive than it was five years ago.
- duderific 6y agoThe CPI is gamed to keep people from panicking, and to ensure that the government doesn't have to increase social security payments too much, as they're tied to official CPI numbers. Another way inflation is "hidden" is in things like product packaging. Look at how jars of spaghetti sauce, cereal boxes, packages of coffee etc. are shrinking. You pay the same price for fewer goods.