prisstatistik
Prisstatistik, or price statistics, refers to the collection, processing and analysis of price data for goods and services over time. The aim is to monitor how prices evolve, quantify inflation, measure cost-of-living changes, and assess changes in purchasing power. Price statistics are produced by national statistical offices and international organizations, drawing on observations from retail outlets, services, wholesale markets, and online platforms. The core outputs are price indices such as the consumer price index (CPI), the harmonized index of consumer prices (HICP) in the European Union, and the producer price index (PPI).
Prices are typically sampled from a representative basket of goods and services, with weights reflecting household
Uses of price statistics include informing central banks and governments about inflation trends, indexing wages and