Economic Commentary: The business survey complements other decision-making data
Date
22/04/2015
Decision makers at central banks need reliable and up-to-date information in order to be able to form a view of the state of the economy. Several central banks therefore conduct their own qualitative surveys to complement other decision-making data.
In this Economic Commentary the authors show how the Riksbank's own business survey reflects the development of the economy in Sweden. They also give concrete examples of how the Riksbank's business survey have created a deeper understanding of various current economic issues and contributed to a broader basis for monetary-policy decision-making.
Read the entire commentary: The business survey complements other decision-making data
By Eric Frohm and Markus Tibblin Markus Tibblin works in the Monetary Policy Department. At the time of writing, Eric Frohm worked in the Monetary Policy Department, but he now works at the European Central Bank.
