More Impacts of Economic Reform in Poland: Welfare Changes within a Consistent Framework, March 2001

(2001) More Impacts of Economic Reform in Poland: Welfare Changes within a Consistent Framework, March 2001. Iowa State University

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Abstract

The costs of shortages and rationing are not captured by standard consumer price indices. In this study, virtual prices for the rationed good are used to calculate a new cost of living index. the results for Poland show that from 1987 to 1992 the CLI that ignores the rationing effects is biased upward.

Item Type: Departmental Report
Keywords: cost of living index, economic reform, welfare, Poland
Subjects: Business and industry > Economic development
Business and industry > Economic forecasts
Agriculture and food production
ID Code: 43710
Deposited By: Margaret Barr
Deposited On: 24 Mar 2023 13:12
Last Modified: 24 Mar 2023 13:12
URI: https://publications.iowa.gov/id/eprint/43710