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And if official productivity statistics understate the real rate of progress by 1 percent, official price statistics also overstate inflation by exactly the same amount.

Does it follow that "Real rate of progress is one of the most precise and valuable indicators available for inflation."?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

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The agencies expected that new hardware and/or software technology would reduce paperwork and workload, thereby permitting sizable staff reductions.

Does it follow that "The new software was expected to dramatically increase the workload."?
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no

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so that that has a lot to do with it

Does it follow that "It's pretty involved with it. "?
Answer:
yes

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And I am pleased with you.

Does it follow that "You ate doing great work. "?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell