The cono gelato (ice cream cone) has indeed been added to the Istat basket for 2025.
The Istat basket is used to calculate the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures inflation by tracking the prices of a representative sample of goods and services.
Other new additions to the basket include speck, shorts for women, and mattress toppers.
The concept of the consumer price index and the basket of goods and services dates back to the early 20th century, with Istat being established in 1926.
Over the years, the basket has been continuously updated to ensure it accurately represents the spending habits of Italian households.
The advent of electronic computers revolutionized statistical analysis, allowing for more complex data processing and the development of computer-intensive methods. Statistics became integral to government, business, science, and even sports.
Customs and cultural habits play a significant role in the updating of the Istat basket.
The basket is designed to reflect the actual spending patterns and consumption habits of Italian households, and these are influenced by cultural practices, seasonal traditions, and societal trends.
The cono gelato was very preferred by the politician, entrepreneur, and social leader Silvio Berlusconi, who was often pictured eating it.
He made it a point to try a cono gelato every time he visited a town for events and other activities.
(Redazione)
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