prisbas

Prisbas is a term used in Swedish business and economics to denote a price base or base price that serves as a reference point in price calculations and adjustments. The prisbas is the level from which changes are measured, for example when applying inflation, escalator clauses in contracts, or price-indexed payments. It is commonly set for a specific period or contract and remains fixed while the price adjustments are computed against it.

In practice, prisbas is used in procurement, contracts, and pricing models to anchor future prices. A price quote or a payment schedule may specify the prisbas and the applicable index or rate used to adjust prices over time. The mechanism helps manage uncertainty about future costs and provides a transparent method for updating prices.

Example: If the prisbas is 100 units of currency per item in the base period and the agreed adjustment is based on a 3% price index increase, the price in the next period would be 103 units, subject to the exact terms of the contract.

Related terms: prisbas is related to the broader concept of a base period or base price used in price indexing. It should not be confused with prisbasbelopp, a separate Swedish term referring to a statutory price-base amount used to determine certain social insurance benefits and pensions.