Question 1

What is Relative Price of Equipment?

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Relative price of equipment is calculated as equipment deflator (https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/EDEF) divided by consumption deflator (https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CONSDEF).

For additional details see: R. DiCecio (2009). "Sticky wages and sectoral labor comovement," Journal of Economic Dy...

Question 2

Where does Relative Price of Equipment data come from?

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This dataset is sourced from FRED (FRED), a trusted provider of economic and financial data. DataSetIQ aggregates and standardizes this data for easy access and analysis.

Question 3

How often is Relative Price of Equipment updated?

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This dataset is updated on a q basis by FRED. DataSetIQ syncs the latest data regularly to ensure you have access to the most current information.

Question 4

What time period does Relative Price of Equipment cover?

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This dataset covers the period from 1947 to 2024. The temporal coverage allows for historical analysis and trend identification over 77 years of data.

Question 5

What units is Relative Price of Equipment measured in?

Accepted Answer

The data in this dataset is measured in Index 2017=1. Understanding the measurement units is important for accurate interpretation and comparison with other datasets.

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