Inflation: Core vs. Headline
Date: May 1, 2008
Creator: Labonte, Marc
Description: Inflation measures the rate of change in all prices. Maintaining low and stable inflation is one of the primary goals of macroeconomic policy. But how should inflation be measured? Policymakers, particularly at the Federal Reserve, often refer to core inflation in their policy decisions. Core inflation is commonly defined as a measure of inflation that omits changes in food and energy prices. However, several studies have failed to find core inflation to be a good forecaster of future inflation, casting doubt on the very rationale for relying on it. This report outlines the differences between core inflation and headline inflation.
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China's "Hot Money" Problems
Date: July 21, 2008
Creator: Martin, Michael F.
Description: China has experienced a sharp rise in the inflow of so-called "hot money," foreign capital entering the country supposedly seeking short-term profits, especially in 2008. Chinese estimates of the amount of "hot money" in China vary from $500 billion to $1.75 trillion. The influx of "hot money" is contributing to China's already existing problems with inflation. Efforts to reduce the inflationary effects of "hot money" may accelerate the inflow, while actions to reduce the inflow of "hot money" may threaten China's economic growth, as well as have negative consequences for the U.S. and global economy.
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Inflation and the Real Minimum Wage: Fact Sheet
Date: January 27, 1999
Creator: Cashell, Brian W
Description: None
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The New Economic Paradigm: Is It New and Is It a Paradigm?
Date: January 19, 2001
Creator: Labonte, Marc
Description: None
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Inflation: Causes, Costs, and Current Status
Date: August 19, 2002
Creator: Makinen, Gail
Description: None
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Inflation: Causes, Costs, and Current Status
Date: March 1, 2002
Creator: Makinen, Gail
Description: None
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Inflation: Causes, Costs, and Current Status
Date: December 18, 2002
Creator: Makinen, Gail
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Inflation: Causes, Costs, and Current Status
Date: May 20, 2003
Creator: Makinen, Gail
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Changing the Federal Reserve's Mandate: An Economic Analysis
Date: March 13, 2012
Creator: Labonte, Marc
Description: This report discusses a number of implementation issues surrounding an inflation target. These include what rate of inflation to target, what inflation measure to use, whether to set a point target or range, and what penalties to impose if a target is missed.
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Gramm-Rudman-Hollings: Potential Economic Effects of Meeting Deficit Targets
Date: September 16, 1987
Creator: Cashell, Brian W
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