Economics A-Level

CPI and RPI

What CPI and RPI means in Economics A-Level, as defined for AQA.

Definition of CPI and RPI

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Indices used to track inflation, which differ in their housing cost inclusions and mathematical formulations.

AQA · Macroeconomic indicators

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Macroeconomic indicators (AQA A-Level)

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