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A statistical measure that examines the average change in prices of a specific set of goods and services over time.
A modified price index that incorporates weighting and adjustments for specific economic analyses, named for its methodological approach.
The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power.
A decrease in the general price level of goods and services over a period, increasing the value of money.
A fixed set of products and services used to track price changes over time for calculating indices like CPI.
An average where different data points contribute proportionally based on their significance or weight.
A specific year chosen as a reference point for comparing economic data like prices or indices.
The year in which data is being analyzed or compared against the base year for index calculations.
A measure of the relative change in a value over time, expressed as a percentage.
Prices that have been adjusted for inflation, reflecting the true purchasing power.
Prices that are not adjusted for inflation and reflect the current market value.
A measure of the average change in prices paid by consumers for goods and services over time.
A measure of the average change in selling prices received by producers for their goods and services.
The degree to which the demand or supply of a product changes in response to a price change.
A statistic used to gauge the overall health of the economy, such as price indices or GDP.
