The inflation rate is the percentage increase in prices over a specific period. To calculate inflation, you need a start and an end date and data from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which measures average changes in prices nationwide. The formula is a simple one: take the CPI’s starting cost for a good or service […]
Day: September 5, 2025
What Is a Political Campaign?
A political campaign is an organized effort to elect a candidate for office, or pass a ballot initiative. Political campaigns take place in every state and local jurisdiction, and they come in all shapes and sizes. Some are small, local operations with two or three volunteers, and others are national or statewide operations that may […]