Table 8.8. Chain-Type Quantity Indexes for Investment in Consumer Durable Goods

by Year from 1925 through 2007

[Index numbers, 2000=100]
Bureau of Economic Analysis
1. Consists of recreational vehicles and accessories and parts.
2. Consists of refrigerators and freezers, cooking ranges, dishwashers,
laundry equipment, stoves, room air conditioners, sewing machines, vacuum
cleaners, and other appliances except built-in appliances, which are classified
as part of residential structures.
3. Includes floor coverings, picture frames, mirrors, art products, portable
lamps, clocks, blinds, shades, drapery hardware, and telephone equipment.  Also

1 Consumer durable goods
2 Motor vehicles and parts
3 Autos
4 Trucks
5 Other\1\
6 Furniture and household equipment
7 Furniture, including mattresses and bedsprings
8 Kitchen and other household appliances\2\
9 China, glassware, tableware, and utensils
10 Video and audio goods, including musical instruments and computer goods
11 Video and audio goods, including musical instruments
12 Computers, peripherals, and software
13 Other durable house furnishings\3\
14 Other
15 Ophthalmic products and orthopedic appliances
16 Wheel goods, sports and photographic equipment, boats, and pleasure aircraft
17 Jewelry and watches
18 Books and maps

Table 8.8. Chain-Type Quantity Indexes for Investment in Consumer Durable Goods

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