Constant Dollars

Base-Year Analysis
Base-Year Analysis involves examining trends in economic data with parameters anchored in a specified year. This method expresses indices like Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in constant dollars to eliminate inflationary effects and provide a more accurate reflection of economic changes over time.
Deflator
A deflator is a statistical factor or device designed to remove the effect of inflation on economic variables, converting them into real, or constant-value, terms. It allows for a more accurate comparison across different time periods by accounting for changes in price levels.

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