inflation are found to be higher than actual HICP (Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices) inflation over the entire sample period … largely above actual HICP inflation, demonstrate understanding of the relative level of inflation during both high and low …This report updates and extends earlier assessments of quantitative inflation perceptions and expectations of consumers …

is little evidence suggesting that the future use of the HICP will result in a systematic change in inflation patterns in … transition countries, inflation has generally been higher and more volatile than in advanced economies. The analysis reveals that … the subindex housing/energy appears to be the main driving force behind overall inflation in the region. In most of the …