Directions for Monday 9/29/08

Please grab a WSJ from the back counter and read "Anxiety Spreads" on page 10.

This article deals with inflation and the affects. Please answer the questions below on your blog.

1.  What factors forced Marsha Asbury to raise bagel prices from 69 cents to $1.14?

2. Why have apartment rents increased 18% in Casper Wyo., in the last year?

3. There are many ways to measure inflation define and compare the two measures below in your own words. Please link your sources.

Consumer Price Index

Core Inflation

In your opinion what is the best measure and why?

Please include a picture with your post.