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September 1999, Vol. 122, No. 9

Adjusting VCR prices for quality change: a study using hedonic methods

Paul R. Liegey and Nicole Shepler
Economists, Division of Consumer Prices and Price Indexes, Bureau of Labor Statistics


Rapidly changing consumer electronic goods present particular difficulties when compiling a  constant quality CPI; hedonic methods are used to quality-adjust price change for video cassette recorders.

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