Core inflation: concepts, uses and measurement

Scott Roger
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Scott Roger: Reserve Bank of New Zealand, http://www.rbnz.govt.nz

No G98/9, Reserve Bank of New Zealand Discussion Paper Series from Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Abstract: This paper reviews the concept of core inflation, focusing on the alternative interpretations of core inflation as the persistent or generalised element of inflation. The role of a core inflation measure in policy formulation, communication and accountability is also discussed. The paper also outlines and comments on alternative empirical approaches taken to measuring core inflation.

JEL-codes: C43 E31 E52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 29p
Date: 1998-07
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