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Governments usually have dedicated statistical offices that track price changes for a basket of common goods and services. This helps them understand the overall cost of living and how it affects people's purchasing power. When Apple raises prices for iCloud+, it contributes to these broader economic trends, though individual company decisions aren't the sole measure.
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