Towards an update of the Market Basket

Articles and reports: 75F0002M2019013
Description:

The Market Basket Measure basket is comprised of five major components: food, clothing, transportation, shelter and other necessities. This discussion paper describes considerations for updating these five components and the changes to the methodology for calculating these five components.

Issue Number: 2019013
Author(s): Djidel, Samir; Gustajtis, Burton; Heisz, Andrew; Lam, Keith; McDermott, Sarah
Main Product: Income Research Paper Series
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