Re:Code and data for The Economist's Big Mac index
by riffraff on Tuesday February 18, 2020 @03:48AM
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it is actually very interesting to see the variations in CPI baskets.
I recall, for example, when the standard basket in Italy used to contain Sambuca[0], and was updated in the '00s to instead include Limoncello[1] due to changed consumer habits.
I recall, for example, when the standard basket in Italy used to contain Sambuca[0], and was updated in the '00s to instead include Limoncello[1] due to changed consumer habits.
[0] Anise-flavoured liquor, often added to coffee https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambuca
[1] Lemon-zest flavoured liquor https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limoncello