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composite index [2 records]

Record 1 2021-12-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Econometrics
  • Statistics
CONT

When index numbers are constructed for a group of commodities, these are known as aggregative (or composite) index numbers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Économétrie
  • Statistique
CONT

[L']indice agrégatif, composé ou composite [est un] indice groupant en une seule donnée numérique des indices de caractères différents ayant trait à un même phénomène que l'on veut repérer (exemple baromètre de la satisfaction matérielle, établi à partir d'indices relatifs aux prix, aux salaires, à l'emploi, aux grèves, à la consommation, etc.).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Econometría
  • Estadística
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Record 2 1991-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Stock Exchange
  • Investment
CONT

To preserve the continuity of the composite index, therefore, the market value of the 15 utilities was increased by 33 per cent and the divisor left at 70.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bourse
  • Investissements et placements
CONT

Enfin, toutes ces entreprises sont regroupées dans un indice global qu'on appelle indice composé et qui comprend 85 compagnies.

Spanish

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