曼昆《经济学原理第三版》宏观分册原版中英文双语Chap_24重点.ppt

Measuring the Cost of Living生活费用的衡量 Chapter 24 Measuring the Cost of Living生活费用的衡量 Inflation refers to a situation in which the economy’s overall price level is rising. 通货膨胀是指经济中物价总水平上升的情况。 The inflation rate is the percentage change in the price level from the previous period. 通货膨胀率是从前一个时期以来物价总水平变动的百分比。 The Consumer Price Index The consumer price index (CPI) is a measure of the overall cost of the goods and services bought by a typical consumer. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the CPI each month. It is used to monitor changes in the cost of living over time. 消费物价指数 消费物价指数