Hat tip zero hedge for linking to this must watch video on how the government manipulates inflation and GDP numbers to make things look a little better than the actually are. I am sure economist have good reasons for doing each of the little tricks described in this video, but sometimes simple numbers are more insightful than tricked up algorithmically adjusted nonsense.
Also, check out shadowstats.com which de-adjusted the government data.
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