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2023/08/21 12:39
What is CPI ?
There’s no single CPI – the term refers to any type of index designed to track the prices of consumer goods, services, and household products. Suppose that we have a basket made up of the following expenses: groceries, hygiene products, travel costs, rent, etc. Basically, we can do this with anything you’d expect the average consumer to spend on.
We’ll note down the total cost of the items in that basket, typically using weighted averages to give more “weight” to more important items. Then we’ll note the year/month/period, too. By doing this at set intervals, we can get an idea of how the index is performing over time.
Why is CPI used?
A Consumer Price Index is a powerful benchmark for measuring developments in the economy. Specifically, it’s used to monitor the impact of inflation or deflation. This is useful for many reasons – governments can gain insights into their monetary policy decisions and calculate how much should be given to those with subsidized incomes.
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