The Retail Prices Index


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This Palgrave Pivot reviews the history of the UK's Retail Prices Index (RPI) from its origins just after the Second World War to its controversial position today. Both the developments in the methodology of the index and the political and social context in which its development took place are closely examined. The authors explain how the RPI went from being the dominant measure of inflation for decades to its current position as an officially discredited index. Despite this status, it is still widely used and attracts much support from a range of stakeholders, including several areas of government. Important reading for anyone interested in both sides of the argument for and against RPI and the likely way forward for the measurement of inflation.




Retail Price Index


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Consumer Price Index


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What is Consumer Price Index According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is a type of price index, the price of a market basket of consumer goods and services that are purchased by households is the price of the market basket. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a statistic that tracks changes in prices over time. A representative basket of products and services is utilized in the calculation of the Consumer Price Index (CPI). In order to take into account the shifting patterns of consumer purchasing, the basket is updated on a regular basis. A representative sample of retail and service companies is contacted on a monthly basis to get the pricing of the items and services that are included in the basket. When there is a change in the quality or features, the prices are then modified accordingly. The changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) may be utilized to monitor inflation over a period of time and to compare the rates of inflation in other nations. Despite the fact that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is not an ideal estimator of inflation or the cost of living, it is a helpful instrument for monitoring key economic variables. How you will benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Consumer price index Chapter 2: Inflation Chapter 3: GDP deflator Chapter 4: Market basket Chapter 5: Cost-of-living index Chapter 6: Personal consumption expenditures price index Chapter 7: Price index Chapter 8: Substitution bias Chapter 9: Retail Price Index Chapter 10: Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices Chapter 11: Core inflation Chapter 12: United States Consumer Price Index Chapter 13: Consumer Price Index (United Kingdom) Chapter 14: Törnqvist index Chapter 15: Economic indicator Chapter 16: Higher Education Price Index Chapter 17: Divisia index Chapter 18: Consumer price index by country Chapter 19: Indian consumer confidence index Chapter 20: Inflation in India Chapter 21: United States Chained Consumer Price Index (II) Answering the public top questions about consumer price index. (III) Real world examples for the usage of consumer price index in many fields. Who this book is for Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of consumer price index.




Managing Information and Statistics


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Managing Information and Statistics examines one of the most challenging activities in organisations today, that of information management and its use for decision-making.




Consumer Price Index Manual


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The consumer price index (CPI) measures the rate at which prices of consumer goods and services change over time. It is used as a key indicator of economic performance, as well as in the setting of monetary and socio-economic policy such as indexation of wages and social security benefits, purchasing power parities and inflation measures. This manual contains methodological guidelines for statistical offices and other agencies responsible for constructing and calculating CPIs, and also examines underlying economic and statistical concepts involved. Topics covered include: expenditure weights, sampling, price collection, quality adjustment, sampling, price indices calculations, errors and bias, organisation and management, dissemination, index number theory, durables and user costs.




A Practical Introduction to Index Numbers


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This book provides an introduction to index numbers for statisticians, economists and numerate members of the public. It covers the essential basics, mixing theoretical aspects with practical techniques to give a balanced and accessible introduction to the subject. The concepts are illustrated by exploring the construction and use of the Consumer Prices Index which is arguably the most important of all official statistics in the UK. The book also considers current issues and developments in the field including the use of large-scale price transaction data. A Practical Introduction to Index Numbers will be the ideal accompaniment for students taking the index number components of the Royal Statistical Society Ordinary and Higher Certificate exams; it provides suggested routes through the book for students, and sets of exercises with solutions.




Inflation-indexed Securities


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The global market for inflation-indexed securities has ballooned in recent years, and this trend is set to continue. This book examines the rationale behind issuance and investment decisions, and details the issues facing anyone who designs indexed securities, illustrating them wherever possible with actual examples from the international capital markets. In particular, an extensive review of indexed debt markets throughout the world is provided - including for the first time, a comprehensive and consistent set of cash flow and price-yield equations for the instruments already in existence in the major bond markets - forming an important reference for those already experienced in the field, as well as practitioners and academics approaching the subject for the first time. The book also provides unique insight into the development of inflation-indexed derivative products, and the analytical tools required to value such instruments.




FIA Foundations of Accountant in Business FAB (ACCA F1)


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Foundations in Accountancy (FIA) awards are entry-level, core-skill focused qualifications from ACCA. They provide flexible options for students and employers, and as official ACCA Approved Learning Provider - Content, BPP Learning Media's study materials are tailored to the exams students will take.




IMC - Unit 1 Study Text (Syllabus V9)


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BPP Learning Media's IMC study materials help you progress towards your career goals in the financial services industry by focusing on exams and motivating you towards success.




Household Welfare in Central Asia


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The Central Asian republics represent the poorest area of the former Soviet Union and this book contains the first rigorous analysis of household living standards in the region. Part I deals with methodological issues of measuring household welfare in transition, Part II quantifies living standards in various ways, and Part III looks at support given by the state, firms, other households and NGOs - the 'mixed economy' of welfare provision. The book is characterised by analysis of newly available survey data.