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Food prices and the inflation experiences of low-income households
Food prices have been rising rapidly over the past two years. In August 2008, aggregate food prices were 6.1 percent above their level in August 2007. Prices in August 2007 were already 4.8 percent above the level in August 2006. Because food purchases represent a larger portion of the expenditures of low-income households, these increases in price have a more substantial impact on the purchasing power of low-income households. This article describes the food inflation experiences of different population groups to demonstrate how different groups have been differentially affected by the ...
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Pork production continues on the upswing
Speech
Food or commodity price shocks and inflation: a central banker's perspective
A speech presented at "Food and Water - Basic Challenges to International Stability," 2009 Global Conference Series (Part 4), (Global Interdependence Center (GIC) in partnership with the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Singapore, November 19, 2009
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Harvest festival
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Less promising... the 1980 outlook for agriculture
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Outlook for farm income and food prices
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Commodity price gains: speculation vs. fundamentals
Commodities of all sorts have risen in price over the past few years. Some say that the prices reflect a bubble, driven by low interest rates and excessive speculation. Others say the price gains can be fully explained by supply and demand.
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World's granary
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Should food be excluded from core CPI?
The greater a component?s SNR, the more useful the component should be in forecasting headline CPI.
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Why do food prices increase?