kostnadsindikator
A kostnadsindikator, often translated as a cost indicator or cost index, is a metric used to track and analyze changes in the cost of goods, services, or projects over time. It serves as a tool for understanding inflation, price volatility, and the economic performance of specific sectors or the broader economy. Kostnadsindikatorer are typically expressed as a numerical value, where a base period is assigned an index of 100. Subsequent periods are then measured against this base, indicating whether costs have increased or decreased.
These indicators are crucial for various applications. In construction, for instance, a kostnadsindikator helps project managers