Private Superforecasting Workshop asks:
What will the 12-month percentage change in the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) for "Food" in November 2022?
Closed Dec 01, 2022 08:01AM UTC
Food prices in the US and around the world are rising quickly due to various factors, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine (NY Post, USDA Economic Research Service). The question will be suspended on 30 November 2022 and the outcome determined using the 12-month percentage change as first released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for "Food," expected in December 2022 (BLS, select "Food"). For November 2021, the change was 6.1%.
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The question closed "Between 10.0% and 12.5%, inclusive" with a closing date of 1 December 2022.
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| Possible Answer | Correct? | Final Crowd Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 5.0% | 0% | |
| Between 5.0% and 7.5%, inclusive | 0% | |
| More than 7.5% but less than 10.0% | 8% | |
| Between 10.0% and 12.5%, inclusive | 90% | |
| More than 12.5% but less than 15.0% | 2% | |
| 15.0% or more | 0% |
Crowd Forecast Profile
| Participation Level | |
|---|---|
| Number of Forecasters | 78 |
| Average for questions older than 6 months: 206 | |
| Number of Forecasts | 427 |
| Average for questions older than 6 months: 586 | |
| Accuracy | |
|---|---|
| Participants in this question vs. all forecasters | average |
