Kustannusnousulle

Kustannusnousulle is a Finnish-language term used primarily in economic and political discourse to refer to the phenomenon of rising costs and the policy responses related to it. The phrase is built from kustannus (cost), nousu (rise), and the allative suffix -lle, which in Finnish often marks direction, target, or focus. In this construction kustannusnousulle can be read as “towards cost increases” or “for cost increases,” signaling that the discussion or policy is oriented at addressing higher costs.

Definition and scope: The term is not a formal economic category but a descriptive label found in media, think-tank reports, and policy debates to describe issues arising from cost increases—such as higher energy prices, wage pressures, taxes, or supply-chain disruptions—and the resulting burdens on households and businesses. It may appear in phrases like “kustannusnousulle aiheutuneet ilmiöt” (phenomena caused by cost increases) or “kustannusnousulle suunnatut toimet” (measures aimed at cost increases).

Usage and context: In journalism and analysis, kustannusnousulle helps group topics related to price pressures under a common focus. It is often used alongside terms such as inflaatio (inflation), energiakustannukset (energy costs), and palkkainflaatio (wage inflation) to describe the broader environment and policy considerations surrounding rising costs.

See also: kustannus, nousu, inflaatio, kustannusrasite.