1.   But measuring incomes involves measuring inflation.

2.   The Conference Board commissioned a study group to continue the review of the Consumer Price Index for its accuracy in measuring inflation.

3.   The consumer price index calculated by the Institute for Economic Research Foundation, or FIPE, is a benchmark for measuring inflation in Brazil.

4.   This is because of well-known errors in measuring inflation that stem from many factors, including how quality improvements and new products are valued in the Consumer Price Index.

5.   The FDIC is leaving up to Congress the choice of a benchmark year for measuring inflation.