The data below show the Consumer Price Index for all goodsand for recreation only.
Source:
2010 Economic Report of the President
| CPI | All Goods | Recreation |
| 1997 | 160.5 | 99.6 |
| 1998 | 163.0 | 101.1 |
| 1999 | 166.6 | 102.0 |
| 2000 | 172.2 | 103.3 |
| 2001 | 177.1 | 104.9 |
| 2002 | 179.9 | 106.2 |
| 2003 | 184.0 | 107.5 |
| 2004 | 188.9 | 108.6 |
| 2005 | 195.3 | 109.4 |
| 2006 | 201.6 | 110.9 |
| 2007 | 207.3 | 111.4 |
How does the rate of inflation in recreationcompare to the overall rate of inflation (all goods)?
What does this imply for employment or wagesin the recreation sector?