Robert Schenk, PhD
Cyber Economics: Measuring the Economy Inflation
This site from the St. Joseph's College provides an explanation of inflation, including a section on how to calculate a consumer price index.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Producer Price Indexes
This page presents general information on the Producer Price Index, detailed statistics, tables and official publications, and more.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Focus on Economic Data: The Inflation Rate
Explore the inflation rate from 2013 through this informative case study. Trace the consumer trends through the graphs and charts on the site.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Cpi Faq: What Are Some Limitations of the Cpi?
As part of a list of frequently asked questions, this one discusses limitations of the Consumer Price Index.
Depaul University
De Paul University: Measuring the Changing Value of Money
A complete overview from DePaul University of the consumer price index and inflation. Gives an overview of the concept of inflation, how to compute the CPI, some problems with the CPI, and much more. Also provides some exercises for...
University of Wisconsin
Institute for Research on Poverty: Homepage
Get FAQs about poverty in Wisconsin and find out about what research is going on at this site for the Institute for Research on Poverty.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Cpi the Crystal Ball
Governments and other financial organizations are constantly measuring trends in the economy to try to predict what will happen next. The ability to successfully predict economic trends has a profound effect on whether or not a business...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Rising Gas Prices Compounding and Inflation
In this task, students explore exponential models in the context of a real-world problem. Students learn about price inflation for a single commodity and are introduced to the Consumer Price Index for measuring the inflation of a body of...
Practical Money Skills
Practical Money Skills: Inflation
Inflation is a general increase in prices of goods and services over time. Learn what causes it, how it is measured, and how you can protect yourself.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Price Stability
Highlights the goal of price stability and features price level measures and terminology.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How the United States and Other Countries Experience Inflation
How does inflation affect a country's well-being? What are some examples of high and low inflation?.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How Changes in the Cost of Living Are Measured
How is inflation measured? What is the consumer price index?.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Indexing and Its Limitations
How do we adjust for inflation?. It includes review questions and problems.