Publication The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices for Germany – Differences between the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices and the Consumer Price Index for Germany

In addition to the national Consumer Price Index (CPI), the Federal Statistical Office publishes a Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) for Germany. This paper describes the similarities and differences between the two consumer price indices.

Authors: Günther Elbel, Jürgen Preißmann

Article published in "WISTA – Scientific Journal", 08-2008