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The price setting behaviour of Spanish firms: evidence from survey data

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  • Hernando, Ignacio
  • Álvarez, Luis J.

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This paper reports the results of a survey carried out by the Banco de Espa JEL Classification: D40, E31

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  • Hernando, Ignacio & Álvarez, Luis J., 2005. "The price setting behaviour of Spanish firms: evidence from survey data," Working Paper Series 538, European Central Bank.
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    Keywords

    price setting; price stickiness; survey data;
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    JEL classification:

    • D40 - Microeconomics - - Market Structure, Pricing, and Design - - - General
    • E31 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Prices, Business Fluctuations, and Cycles - - - Price Level; Inflation; Deflation

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