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Price index of public expenditure

The price indices of public expenditure (PIPE) measure the development of prices in the expenditure of central and local governments. The indices have been used for decision-making about central and local government finances, and for diverse studies. The indices are suitable for calculations at constant prices, and for estimations of volume changes in the public economy and expenditure.



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Validity of the definition

  • Valid until (31 December 2078)

Source organisation

  • Tilastokeskus

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