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Base Effect

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Definition: Base effect refers to the influence of last year’s price level on the current inflation calculation.

Prelims Pointers:

Low base can exaggerate current inflation figures.
High base can artificially suppress inflation numbers.
Frequently cited by RBI during inflation spikes.