[lr4444lr]

Not to mention the inelastic necessities of healthcare, education, and housing, which don't make it into the CPI basket.

[chii]

> the inelastic necessities of healthcare, education, and housing, which don't make it into the CPI basket.

they are all covered: https://www.bls.gov/cpi/questions-and-answers.htm#Question_1...

see :

https://www.bls.gov/cpi/factsheets/medical-care.htm

https://www.bls.gov/cpi/factsheets/college-tuition.htm

[lr4444lr]

I stand corrected. Is this a new addition? Does it look at what people actually pay, or what insurance does? (Not trying to undermine your point - just genuinely curious.)