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Drivers of price inertia: Survey evidence
https://doi.org/10.32609/0042-8736-2018-8-136-147
Abstract
The paper investigates the pricing behaviour of firms on the basis of a survey conducted by the Bank of Russia. The results show some price inertia factors which can be caused by inflation expectations adaptability, inflexible pricing policy and wage growth. These potential sources of price inertia can impede slowing down of inflation processes in the economy.
About the Authors
N. A. Karlova
Bank of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Natalia A. Karlova
Moscow
I. V. Bogacheva
Bank of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Irina V. Bogacheva
Moscow
E. V. Puzanova
Bank of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Elena V. Puzanova
Moscow
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Karlova N.A., Bogacheva I.V., Puzanova E.V. Drivers of price inertia: Survey evidence. Voprosy Ekonomiki. 2018;(8):136-147. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.32609/0042-8736-2018-8-136-147
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