Which federal government agency established the first comprehensive retail analytics program specifically to track inflation through consumer purchasing patterns?

In today's data-driven governance, retail analytics plays a crucial role in shaping economic policies and understanding consumer behavior patterns across the nation. Government agencies increasingly rely on sophisticated retail data to make informed decisions about economic stimulus, tax policies, and consumer protection measures. This trivia question explores how governments leverage retail analytics to guide policy-making in our modern economy.

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Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
Department of Commerce Census Bureau