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Isn’t that... inflation

• tehlike 6y ago
  Sadly, not directly. Assets inflation != Inflation
  • sunshinerag 6y ago
    >> Assets inflation != Inflation why?
    • MacsHeadroom 6y ago
      Because the Fed measures inflation by CPI. The price of gas and groceries. Nothing makes for a more unstable economy than a working class who can't afford food and mobility.
      • sunshinerag 6y ago
        Ah, so the Fed does not measure house price rises, mortgage payment increases as inflation. if a person becomes homeless as they can't afford shelter there is still no inflation as per CPI.
        • lotsofpulp 6y ago
          Owners equivalent rent is included in CPI: https://www.bls.gov/opub/hom/cpi/ https://www.bls.gov/opub/hom/cpi/ I can’t speak as to how accurate it is compared to real life. What I know is CPI figures don’t and can’t incorporate volatility. For example, I assume healthcare expenses will skyrocket, and government assistance such as Social Security will be reduced. Therefore, I act as if life will be more and more expensive.
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• CyberDildonics 6y ago
  Yes, I think that was their point.