Thank you too. I find that my understanding of these issues has been enhanced every time I have commented on one of these messages. Dave Richardson ---------- From: pen-l Subject: [PEN-L:3956] RE: the CPI Date: Thursday, April 25, 1996 11:06AM I want to thank Dave for his willingness to keep us abreast of how the government manufactures its data. I think that this thread has been especially interesting in bringing economics and politics together. -- Michael Perelman Economics Department California State University Chico, CA 95929 Tel. 916-898-5321 E-Mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]