Compensation Glossary

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Cost of Living Index

CPI measures the change in consumer prices, as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics' monthly survey. Many pension and employment contract changes are tied to changes in consumer prices to protect against inflation and reduced purchasing power.

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