Research Discussion Paper – RDP 1999-03 Householders' Inflation Expectations

Contents

• Introduction
• The Distribution of Householders' Inflation Expectations
• Differences Between Householders
• The Structural Foundation of Inflation Expectations
• Conclusion
• Appendix A: Selected Questions from the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research Surveys of Consumers
• Appendix B: Data Definitions
• References

We thank David Gruen, Jacqui Dwyer, Alex Heath and Mark Harris for helpful comments. The views expressed in this paper are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Reserve Bank of Australia.