The text discusses the use of abbreviations for percentage points, specifically in the context of macro-economic indicators like inflation. The commonly accepted abbreviations are pp, p.p., and %pt, while %P is not as widely recognized. Additionally, the text mentions that one percentage point is equal to 100 basis points, a unit used to describe changes in financial instruments. In terms of surveys, CAPI and CATI refer to computer-assisted personal and telephone interviews, respectively. The abbreviation pp is also used for unemployment and labor force participation gaps, while CPI stands for consumer price index.