Link to the University of Pittsburgh
Link to the University Library SystemContact us link
AEI Banner

The Misperception of Inflation by Irish Consumers. ESRI WP261. October 2008

Duffy, David and Lunn, Pete (2008) The Misperception of Inflation by Irish Consumers. ESRI WP261. October 2008. [Working Paper]

[img] PDF - Published Version
Download (177Kb)

    Abstract

    How people perceive and forecast inflation has the potential to impact on a range of economic outcomes. We reveal large, systematic overestimation of inflation by Irish consumers, which varies by social group. In contrast to previous work in this area, our models suggest the upward bias and the variation by social group should be considered substantially separate phenomena. We also offer evidence that inflation misperceptions are linked to attitudes and intentions with respect to consumption and saving and, hence, are likely to affect household decision-making. The findings therefore raise issues regarding the relationship between financial literacy and consumer behaviour.

    Export/Citation:EndNote | BibTeX | Dublin Core | ASCII (Chicago style) | HTML Citation | OpenURL
    Social Networking:
    Item Type: Working Paper
    Subjects for non-EU documents: Countries > Ireland
    EU policies and themes > Policies & related activities > economic and financial affairs > general
    Subjects for EU documents: UNSPECIFIED
    EU Series and Periodicals: UNSPECIFIED
    EU Annual Reports: UNSPECIFIED
    Series: Series > Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), Dublin > ESRI Working Papers
    Depositing User: Alyssa McDonald
    Official EU Document: No
    Language: English
    Date Deposited: 24 Jul 2017 10:32
    Number of Pages: 34
    Last Modified: 24 Jul 2017 10:32
    URI: http://aei.pitt.edu/id/eprint/87806

    Actions (login required)

    View Item

    Document Downloads