High-Frequency Data in Inflation Monitoring: Real-Time Measurement and Policy Insights Training Course

Introduction

In today’s rapidly changing economic environment, relying solely on traditional price indices can leave policymakers and analysts behind the curve. High-frequency data, such as online prices, scanner data, financial indicators, and mobility statistics, provide timely and granular insights into inflationary trends. By incorporating these real-time data sources into inflation monitoring, decision-makers can detect shocks earlier, forecast inflation more accurately, and strengthen economic policy responses.

The High-Frequency Data in Inflation Monitoring: Real-Time Measurement and Policy Insights Training Course is designed to bridge theory and practice, equipping participants with tools to collect, process, and analyze high-frequency datasets. This course explores innovative methodologies, international best practices, and applied case studies to enhance the reliability and timeliness of inflation measurement. Participants will leave with practical expertise to integrate cutting-edge data techniques into inflation surveillance and forecasting systems.

Duration: 10 Days

Target Audience:

  • Central bank economists and monetary policy practitioners
  • Price statisticians and national statistical office staff
  • Financial market and investment analysts
  • Government policy and planning advisors
  • Academic researchers and postgraduate students in economics
  • Professionals from international development and financial institutions

Course Objectives:

  1. Understand the role of high-frequency data in inflation monitoring
  2. Identify key sources of high-frequency and alternative datasets
  3. Apply statistical and econometric methods to real-time price analysis
  4. Assess strengths and limitations of high-frequency data relative to CPI
  5. Explore case studies of high-frequency data use in policy settings
  6. Develop skills in data cleaning, processing, and visualization
  7. Integrate big data and machine learning techniques into analysis
  8. Strengthen inflation forecasting using real-time data signals
  9. Communicate findings effectively to policymakers and stakeholders
  10. Apply international best practices for sustainable data systems

Course Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to High-Frequency Data and Inflation Monitoring

  • Importance of timeliness in inflation analysis
  • Comparison with traditional CPI data
  • Role in economic policy and forecasting
  • Real-world applications
  • Global trends in data use

Module 2: Sources of High-Frequency Price Data

  • Online and web-scraped prices
  • Retail scanner datasets
  • Financial and commodity markets data
  • Alternative mobility and consumption indicators
  • Combining diverse datasets

Module 3: Data Collection Methods

  • Web scraping techniques
  • API-based data collection
  • Partnership with retailers and digital platforms
  • Real-time survey methods
  • Ethical and legal considerations

Module 4: Data Cleaning and Validation

  • Handling missing data
  • Outlier detection techniques
  • Standardization across datasets
  • Bias correction methods
  • Quality assurance practices

Module 5: Statistical Tools for High-Frequency Data

  • Descriptive analysis techniques
  • Time-series smoothing methods
  • Rolling averages and trend estimation
  • Index construction basics
  • Application using software tools

Module 6: Econometric Techniques for High-Frequency Data

  • ARIMA and VAR modeling
  • Nowcasting approaches
  • Cointegration and causality tests
  • Volatility models
  • Machine learning applications

Module 7: Big Data and Inflation Monitoring

  • Role of big data in price analysis
  • Advantages and challenges
  • Cloud computing for real-time monitoring
  • Integration with statistical systems
  • International experiences

Module 8: Real-Time Indicators of Inflation

  • Construction of daily/weekly inflation indices
  • Commodity and exchange rate signals
  • Linking mobility and consumption to prices
  • Short-term forecasting indicators
  • Cross-country examples

Module 9: Comparing High-Frequency Data with CPI

  • Strengths and weaknesses of official CPI
  • Complementary use of both approaches
  • Divergences and reconciliation methods
  • Lessons from past inflation episodes
  • Communication of differences

Module 10: Case Studies in High-Frequency Inflation Monitoring

  • United States practices (MIT Billion Prices Project)
  • European Central Bank approaches
  • Emerging market applications
  • Latin American innovations
  • Lessons from Asia

Module 11: Policy Applications of High-Frequency Data

  • Monetary policy formulation
  • Fiscal policy adjustments
  • Inflation targeting frameworks
  • Crisis monitoring and response
  • Enhancing credibility and transparency

Module 12: Visualization and Communication of High-Frequency Data

  • Designing dashboards and reports
  • Storytelling with data
  • Visualizing uncertainty and trends
  • Communicating to policymakers
  • Engaging media and public

Module 13: Challenges and Limitations of High-Frequency Data

  • Representativeness issues
  • Data access and sustainability
  • Technical complexity
  • Legal and privacy concerns
  • Interpretation challenges

Module 14: Emerging Innovations in High-Frequency Inflation Monitoring

  • Artificial intelligence in data collection
  • Blockchain-based price reporting
  • Satellite and geospatial data use
  • Internet of Things for consumption patterns
  • Future research frontiers

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport Pick Up is provided by the institute. Accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

For More Details call: +254-114-087-180

 

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