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Record 1 2000-09-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statistics
  • Mathematics
  • Economics
DEF

A ratio that measures the magnitude of one economic aggregate in relation to the magnitude of a comparable aggregate at a different point in time or place. The point of reference is called the "base".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Statistique
  • Mathématiques
  • Économique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estadística
  • Matemáticas
  • Economía
CONT

El sistema de números índices permite exponer, pues, en términos sintéticos, la evolución de una variable del tipo de precios, cotizaciones en bolsa, comercio exterior, desempleo, etc. Son de gran utilidad para la elaboración de toda clase de indicadores.

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Record 2 1999-09-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statistics
  • Pricing Theory
DEF

A mathematical device or number which is used to express the price level, volume of trade, etc., of a given period, in comparison with that of a base period the value for which is given as 100.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Statistique
  • Théorie des prix
DEF

Nombre indiquant le rapport entre le prix moyen unitaire d'un article à une période donnée, et celui de ce même article à une période choisie comme base, où il est exprimé par le nombre 100.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estadística
  • Teoría de fijación de precios
DEF

Número que se utiliza en estadística para comparar los cambios de precios en el curso del tiempo. El índice se expresa como un porcentaje.

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