Journal Article

The demographics of inflation opinion surveys


Abstract: In this Commentary, we document that people report very different perceptions and predictions of inflation depending upon their income, education, age, race, and gender ? a strange finding that may provide an important clue to understanding how to interpret survey data of inflation expectations.

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

Part of Series: Economic Commentary

Publication Date: 2001

Issue: Oct

Order Number: 2