stödvärde

Stödvärde, literally meaning “support value” in Swedish, is a term used in various Swedish policy, administrative, and statistical contexts to denote a reference value that forms the basis for decisions about support, subsidies, or protective measures. It is not a fixed universal concept; its exact meaning depends on the sector and regulation in which it appears.

In social welfare and public finance, stödvärde typically defines an eligibility threshold or baseline used to calculate benefit entitlements. For example, a stödvärde may be used to determine whether an income level qualifies for a subsidy, or to calculate the amount of support relative to that baseline.

In grants, subsidies, or price support programs, stödvärde can specify a condition or level—such as a production or consumption metric—that must be met to qualify for assistance or to calculate the amount of aid. The value is set by the relevant programme rules or legislation and can be updated over time.

In statistics, quality assurance, and measurement contexts, stödvärde can serve as a benchmark or target value used in calibration, evaluation, or comparison. It helps standardize evaluation across cases or over time.

Regulatory texts typically define stödvärde explicitly in statutes, regulations, or agency guidelines. As such, the exact value and calculation method vary between programmes and over time. Etymology: from stöd (support) and värde (value).