RBI Estimates Missing State-Level Inflation Data for Covid-19 Disrupted Months
Reserve Bank of India researchers estimated missing state-wise urban inflation data for April and May 2020 and corresponding months in 2021, when pandemic restrictions disrupted price collection. Using household inflation surveys and past CPI data, the refined estimates closely matched official all-India urban CPI inflation figures. The study highlights household surveys as a useful alternative during data gaps but notes methodological limitations. State-level inflation data aid analysis of regional price variations influenced by factors like transportation and taxes.
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