6. Erosion of Energy Cost Advantage
Producer Price Indices for Natural Gas and Electricity Inputs of Manufacturers
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
Natural Gas Electricity
7. Manufacturing Unit Labour Costs
(% change 2002-2012)
The Conference Board International Labor Comparisons
-40% -30% -20% -10% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
United States
Australia
Belgium
Canada
Czech Republic
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Italy
Japan
Korea, Republic of
Netherlands
Norway
Singapore
Spain
Sweden
Taiwan
United Kingdom
Average