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47 sats \ 5 replies \ @0xbitcoiner 30 Jul 2024 \ on: Truflation Shows Strong Disinflationary Path econ
How does truflation collect and calculate its inflation data? How does it compare to traditional measures like the Consumer Price Index (CPI)? thanks!
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32 sats \ 4 replies \ @TomK OP 31 Jul 2024
Here You go https://truflation.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-truflations-index-methodology
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47 sats \ 3 replies \ @0xbitcoiner 31 Jul 2024
thanks! this
https://m.stacker.news/42643
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48 sats \ 2 replies \ @TomK OP 31 Jul 2024
But isn't it unbelievable what kind of stone-age instruments state institutions work with, when today everything is immediately available digitally?
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47 sats \ 1 reply \ @0xbitcoiner 31 Jul 2024
This is so old school. And about the number of items we're counting, I'm not sure if it's the best way to go. I don't have any real proof, but by adding tons of items, we might be adding stuff that nobody buys and messing up the average. I don't know, I'm just thinking out loud. What do you think?
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32 sats \ 0 replies \ @TomK OP 31 Jul 2024
It's their method to rig the data how they need it
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