producentpriskostnadsindex
Producentpriskostnadsindex is a statistical indicator used in macroeconomic analysis to measure changes in the costs faced by producers of goods and services over time. It is designed to reflect input cost pressures that affect production, rather than the prices at which producers sell their output.
Construction of the index typically involves aggregating several subcomponents that drive production costs, such as prices
The index is distinct from the producer price index (PPI), which tracks changes in the prices charged
Uses of the index include monitoring inflationary pressures at the production level, informing wage negotiations, price-setting,
Limitations include dependence on data quality and sector coverage, potential delays in publication, and differences in