ECB Consumer Expectations Survey Aggregate Statistics Guide

This guide is focused on the computation of aggregate statistics for the ECB Consumer Expectations Survey (CES). It outlines the methodology used to compute these statistics, which are derived from an online panel survey of consumers conducted monthly since January 2020. The document details the various indicators grouped into four main topics: inflation, income and consumption, labour markets and economic growth, and housing markets and credit. It describes the general procedure for computing these indicators, including the use of qualitative and quantitative variables, and the importance of weights to ensure representativity. The guide also addresses the structure of the CES, which includes different modules for recruitment, core, and quarterly questions. Furthermore, it explains the handling of microdata and the criteria for publishing indicators based on sample sizes. Overall, the document serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the computation and dissemination of CES aggregate statistics.