Business tools, Part IV: Covering inflation and consumer prices

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    • Learn how to use inflation calculation tools and track prices on Amazon, eBay and other digital platforms. Tools include the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Keepa.com, Google Shopping, FormDs.com and several other resources. We’ll also look at tools for spotting fake online sellers and fake reviews on online sales sites. 

    Link to handout: http://bit.ly/googlefinancetools

     Journalist’s Toolbox Retail/Inflation tools: https://www.journaliststoolbox.org/2022/06/12/consumer_retail_inflation/

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