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Food and Beverages make up 15% of the US CPI basket. Some other major components are Housing (42%) and Transport (15%). Here's the full list, which make up the
by em500 6y ago
Food and Beverages make up 15% of the US CPI basket. Some other major components are Housing (42%) and Transport (15%).
Here's the full list, which make up the "general price level": https://www.bls.gov/cpi/tables/relative-importance/2020.htm https://www.bls.gov/cpi/tables/relative-importance/2020.htm If you believe food is underweighted, then what category do you believe is overweighted?