WEIGHT SYSTEMS IN A CPI ANALYSIS

Abstract

There are several methods for calculation of inflation. One of them is the consumer price index. Its value depends of the weight system arising from the model of consumption. The main aim of this paper is the analysis of the CPI index using different weight systems.

Keywords

• consumer price index, inflation, model of consumption, weight system

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