Official inflation refers to government-reported price increases, measured via indices like CPI. It guides monetary policy, adjusts wages, pensions, and taxes. Beneficiaries include governments (reduced debt burdens), central banks (policy targets), and indexed-income recipients. Critics argue it may understate true living costs.
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