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economic equilibrium

[ˌɛkəˈnɑːmɪk ˌɛkwɪˈlɪbriəm]
nounpl: economic equilibriums / economic equilibria
equilíbrio econômico
1. A state in which supply and demand are balanced, resulting in stable prices and no inherent tendency for economic change
The market reached economic equilibrium when the price of goods matched consumer demand.
O mercado atingiu o equilíbrio econômico quando o preço das mercadorias correspondia à demanda dos consumidores.
2. In macroeconomics, a condition where the aggregate supply equals aggregate demand at a given price level
The government implemented policies to restore economic equilibrium after the crisis.
O governo implementou políticas para restaurar o equilíbrio econômico após a crise.
Synonyms
market equilibriumgeneral equilibriumprice equilibriumeconomic balance
Antonyms
economic disequilibriummarket imbalanceeconomic instability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
equilíbrio econômico
Standard term used in economics textbooks and academic contexts
Portugal
equilíbrio económico
Uses 'económico' spelling following European Portuguese conventions
São Paulo
equilíbrio econômico
Common in business and financial districts

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach economic equilibrium
maintain economic equilibrium
restore economic equilibrium
achieve market balance
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