Evolving the measurement of inflation

How is the Office for National Statistics improving price stats?

Anthony B. Masters

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Inflation statistics are prominent, with concerns about the scale of rising prices. How do stats offices calculate the inflation rate and what problems are there?

The basic approach

There is a ‘basket’ of around 700 goods and services. That basket covers essential items such as bread and milk. It also includes expensive purchases like cars.

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Anthony B. Masters

This blog looks at the use of statistics in Britain and beyond. It is written by RSS Statistical Ambassador and Chartered Statistician @anthonybmasters.