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Price changes in 1981:
widespread slowing of inflation
Craig Howell
Economist, Office of Prices and Living Conditions, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Jesse Thomas
Economist, Office of Prices and Living Conditions, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Consumer and producer price increases slowed to their lowest rate since 1977; major reasons for the moderation include favorable developments affecting food and energy as well as the impact of the recession.
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