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LASPEYRES INDEX NUMBER

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Definition:
A Laspeyres index number is a form of index number where prices, quantities or other units of measure over time are weighted according to their values in a specified base period.

Source Publication:
A Dictionary of Statistical Terms, Fourth Edition, Kendall, Sir Maurice G., and William R. Buckland for the International Statistical Institute, Longman Group, 1982, London.

Cross References:
Index number

Statistical Theme: Methodological information (metadata)

Created on Tuesday, September 25, 2001

Last updated on Wednesday, December 21, 2005