The Deflation Index is an open research project. We welcome collaborators who want to improve, extend, or challenge our work.

Who We're Looking For

🔬 Researchers & Academics

Economists, data scientists, and researchers interested in technological deflation, monetary policy, or price measurement. We welcome peer review, methodological critiques, and academic partnerships.

📊 Data Scientists

Help us improve data quality, extend coverage, or build better visualization tools. All our data is public and our methodology is transparent.

🏭 Industry Experts

Domain experts in computing, communications, energy, or transportation who can help us validate assumptions, identify new data sources, or refine our metrics.

🔍 Critics & Skeptics

We actively welcome thoughtful criticism. If you see flaws in our methodology, gaps in our data, or errors in our calculations, we want to hear from you.

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How to Contribute

📝 Report Issues

Found an error? See something that doesn't look right? Open an issue on GitHub:

  • Data errors or inconsistencies
  • Formula mistakes
  • Missing citations
  • Website bugs

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🔧 Submit Pull Requests

Want to fix something yourself? We accept pull requests for:

  • Data corrections with sources
  • Documentation improvements
  • New data sources
  • Methodology refinements

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📧 Propose New Sectors

We're planning to expand to healthcare, education, and housing. If you have expertise in these areas or want to propose other sectors, email us with:

  • Proposed sector definition
  • Available data sources
  • Suggested metrics
  • Your relevant background

Contribution Standards

All contributions must include source citations. We prioritize high-quality, quantifiable, and independently verifiable data. Speculative or promotional content will not be accepted.