What is Index Number?
We are a part of a fast-paced economy. Numerous changes in the size of the population, output, money supply, income, and price of commodities are taking place continuously in an ever-changing environment. Economic changes have their effects on the volume of economic activity, income and employment, general price level, and other factors. Most people are interested in learning how much their values have changed over time and how they have changed, and most values evolve. The index number helps in studying changes in consumption, production, imports, exports, cost of living, crimes, accidents, national income, business failures, and other phenomena.
Table of Content
- Example of Index Number
- Meaning and Historical Background of Index Numbers
- Characteristics of Index Numbers
- Uses of Index Numbers
- Limitations of Index numbers
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