The Retail Prices Index A Short History

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Synopsis

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.  

Book details

Edition:
1st ed. 2020
Author:
Robert O'Neill, Jeff Ralph, Paul A. Smith
ISBN:
9783030465636
Related ISBNs:
9783030465629
Publisher:
Springer International Publishing
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2020-07-27
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2020
Copyright by:
The Author 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Business and Finance, History, Nonfiction, Politics and Government