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To: Proud_Infidel who wrote (30056)5/10/1999 8:56:00 PM
From: Stefan  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 70976
 
The way inflation numbers are calculated change constantly. The last revision in the way the number is reported was made in February. At the time government decided to look at sale prices on clothing and other items instead of retail prices. Do you think it had any negative effect on inflation number.<g>

Governament began the inflation number game several years ago to lower SSI benefits payment increases.