54 Remember that quarter-century period that recently ended, when new auto prices DIDN'T GO UP AT ALL (if you believed the @BLS_gov)? That was what went into the CPI, and almost nobody questioned it. Good times. (twitter.com) posted 42 days ago by SophiesBoyfriend 42 days ago by SophiesBoyfriend +55 / -1 29 comments share 29 comments share save hide report block hide replies
That is exactly what happened. The raw data no longer officially exists. When you go looking for the raw data they give you the adjusted data claiming it is the raw data. This switch happened nearly a decade ago.
I don't think that's true, but at least we are on the same page.