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Producer Price Indexes

Producer Price Index Methodology


BLS Handbook of Methods, Chapter 14, Producer Price Indexes

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How are PPIs calculated?
  2. How are PPIs weighted?
  3. Are PPIs seasonally adjusted?
  4. How are producers and products selected for the PPI survey?

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How the BLS Measures Price Changes in PPIs for...


Methodology Reports