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Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP)
Overview of methods and weightings 2008
Front page  [Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP)]

The calculation methods and coverage of national consumer price indices (CPIs) can vary greatly from country to country, making international comparisons of inflation very difficult.

To cope with this problem, European Union (EU) member countries have adopted an indicator that is calculated using a harmonized methodology which allow them to make international comparisons of inflation: the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices or HICP.


FSO
Neuchâtel 2008, 20 Pages
Order Nr.: 953-0800-05
Published on 04.03.2008


Only an electronic (PDF) version of this publication is available

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