adjustable prices
[/əˈdʒʌstəbəl ˈpraɪsɪz/]
noun
preços ajustáveis
1. prices that can be changed or modified based on market conditions, contractual terms, or other specified factors
The contract includes adjustable prices that will be reviewed quarterly based on inflation rates.
O contrato inclui preços ajustáveis que serão revistos trimestralmente com base nas taxas de inflação.
2. flexible pricing mechanisms that allow for increases or decreases according to predetermined conditions
Many utility companies use adjustable prices to reflect changes in supply costs.
Muitas concessionárias de serviços públicos usam preços ajustáveis para refletir mudanças nos custos de fornecimento.
Adjustable prices are particularly common in Brazil due to historical inflation concerns and are frequently seen in long-term contracts, utility services, and rent agreements. In the USA, this concept is prevalent in mortgage rates, insurance premiums, and service contracts. Both markets use adjustment mechanisms to protect businesses from economic volatility.
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