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Tradable and non-tradable prices in the UK and EC: measurement and explanation

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A market divergence in inflation rates between the tradables and non-tradables sectors has been a feature of some EC economies, especially those of Italy, Spain and the UK, since the early 1980s. Sectoral productivity differences, international competitive pressures - perhaps linked to ERM membership, and government demand for non tradables are possible reasons. Empirical estimates of sectoral price equations are presented for the UK, using especially constructed RPI- based series. Competing import prices, unit labour costs, and input prices are found to be the main determinants of tradable prices. For non-tradables government demand is important. Tests show that tradable prices Granger-cause non-tradable prices in France, Germany and Italy as well as the UK.

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  • C L Melliss, 1993. "Tradable and non-tradable prices in the UK and EC: measurement and explanation," Bank of England working papers 15, Bank of England.
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