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We all know about the (used by The Economist to compare currency purchasing power). But did you know India has its own delicious, desi version? Drop your city and your local barfi price in the comments
While not an official economic tool, the Barfi Index is a popular, informal way to understand in India. Hereβs how it works: The index tracks the price and size of a standard piece of barfi (or any ubiquitous sweet like rasgulla or mithai ) over time. the Barfi Index is a popular
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