New consumer price index for the Caribbean Netherlands
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As of Q1 2018, CBS is publishing a new CPI series using a more recent reference year: 2017=100.
This explanatory note contains a brief description of the changes that accompany the transition to the new reference year and recommendations with regard to using the indices.