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Labour input

Labour input describes development in the cost of labour in the construction industry relative to a base year. It is monitored against average hourly earnings for regular working hours in the construction industry, indirect labour costs complying with collective agreements, and estimated development of earnings.



Statistics using the definition

Validity of the definition

  • Valid

Labour inputs used as a variable of labour costs to describe development in the average hourly wages and actually paid wages in the construction industry. Statutory and agreement-based social costs are added to wages.



Validity of the definition

  • 1 January 1900 - 31 December 1999

Source organisation

  • Tilastokeskus

Source organisation

  • Tilastokeskus

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