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Insee explains why national and harmonised inflation measures diverge

In a methodology article dated 15 October, France’s statistics institute Insee explained the difference between national consumer price index IPC and European harmonised index IPCH. IPC follows prices before public reimbursements for items such as health care, while IPCH follows what households pay after public coverage is deducted.

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Differences in coverage and weights can widen the gap during sharp rises in energy and food prices. Insee describes IPCH as suitable for cross-country comparisons and IPC as closer to tracking the purchasing power of money. The article is a methodology review rather than a new monthly inflation release; the choice of indicator depends on what is being measured.

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    Insee explains why national and harmonised inflation measures diverge

    In a methodology article dated 15 October, France’s statistics institute Insee explained the difference between national consumer price index IPC and European harmonised index IPCH. IPC follows prices before public reimbursements for items such as health care, while IPCH follows what households pay after public coverage is deducted.

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