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April 1982

Price changes in 1981:widespread slowing of inflation

Craig Howell, Jesse Thomas

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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