The fact that the existing metrics are flawed mean that it's perfectly reasonable for a person to both: (a) Believe one thing (b) Understand that the "accepted

The fact that the existing metrics are flawed mean that it's perfectly reasonable for a person to both: (a) Believe one thing (b) Understand that the "accepted fact" contradicts their belief If no money is on the line, this reasonable person will state their belief. If money is on the line, they are more likely to state whatever they think the "accepted fact" is, regardless of their true belief. In politics, there are many things for which minor differences in interpretation can cause a "fact" to change between true, false, and unknown. Inflation is certainly one of those things.