Private Superforecasting Workshop asks:
What will be the percentage increase in the producer price index (PPI) for "Self-Service Storage and Miniwarehouses" for December 2022 as compared to December 2021?
Closed Jan 01, 2023 08:01AM UTC
The market for self-storage space is continuing to expand, even in the face of rising inflation across the economy (REjournals). The question will be suspended on 31 December 2022 and the outcome determined using data as first provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for "Self-Service Storage and Miniwarehouses, Gross Rents" as reported by the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) database, expected in January 2023 (FRED).
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The question closed "Between 12.0% and 15.0%, inclusive" with a closing date of 1 January 2023.
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| Possible Answer | Correct? | Final Crowd Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 5.0% | 0% | |
| Between 5.0% and 8.0%, inclusive | 1% | |
| More than 8.0% but less than 12.0% | 5% | |
| Between 12.0% and 15.0%, inclusive | 50% | |
| More than 15.0% | 43% |
Crowd Forecast Profile
| Participation Level | |
|---|---|
| Number of Forecasters | 40 |
| Average for questions older than 6 months: 207 | |
| Number of Forecasts | 229 |
| Average for questions older than 6 months: 587 | |
| Accuracy | |
|---|---|
| Participants in this question vs. all forecasters | average |
