Changes in the classification of goods and services in the consumer price index
This Guide recommends methods and practices for implementing changes in the classification of goods and services in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). It complements the CPI Manual by presenting detailed guidance and examples of good practices for implementing classification changes.
The Guide was prepared by a task team set up by the UnitedNations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Steering Group on Consumer Price Indices. The task team consisted of Chris Jenkins (United Kingdom, Chair), Giorgi Tetrauli (Georgia), Claude Lamboray (Luxembourg), Rafael Garona Lopez (Mexico), Patrick Kelly (South Africa), Corinne Becker (Switzerland), Rob Cage (United States), Svetoslava Pavlova and Vanda Guerreiro (Eurostat), Brian Graf (International Monetary Fund), Federico Polidoro (World Bank) and Carsten Boldsen (UNECE).
The chapters were drafted by lead authors and reviewed by task team members. The lead authors were Chris Jenkins (Editor), Claude Lamboray, Patrick Kelly,Corinne Becker and Federico Polidoro. Task team members contributed with comments and suggestions to draft versions of the chapters.
