Measuring the Inflation Level in Conditions of Macroeconomic Instability

The article presents methodology for assessing the level of inflation in Russian economy, based on use mathematical and statistical methods, aggregated (integral) indices that characterize dynamics business processes main areas national economy. purpose publication is to justify need an expanded composition more fully country's strategic development, including economic, financial monetary regulators, which have become objects Western sanctions policy new geopolitical reality. Despite compliance meters economy with recommendations international organizations, during period macroeconomic instability, applied indicators ambiguously reflect situation ongoing various sectors As a result, quality analytical work reduced by institutions real sector reduces effectiveness decisions made entities government bodies. shows index as integral measure calculated basis partial makes it possible accurately determine changes life through price most significant economic complexes compared consumer index, characterizes lower limit cost living. results were conclusions authors, obtained analyzing calculations time series indices. necessity periodic adjustment private taken into account formation aggregate substantiated new, relevant excluding lost their topicality. recommends considering target indicator using when determining key rate Bank Russia, amount pensions, subsistence level, minimum wage number other macro-indicators development.