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The document discusses the methodology employed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for estimating cost weights used in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). It outlines the composite estimation techniques applied to calculate average annual expenditures for various item strata across different regions and index areas. The paper details the statistical models, including mean square error (MSE) calculations, variance estimations, and regression methods utilized to improve accuracy in expenditure estimates. Additionally, it highlights the importance of demographic variables and further research needed to enhance cost weight estimations.

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