escalation effect
[ɛˌskæ.ləˈʃən ɪˈfɛkt]
nounpl: escalation effects
efeito de escalação
1. A phenomenon where an increase in one factor causes a proportional or exponential increase in related factors, leading to intensification or amplification of a situation
The escalation effect in the conflict led to a rapid increase in military spending by both nations.
O efeito de escalação no conflito levou a um rápido aumento nos gastos militares de ambas as nações.
2. In economics and business, the phenomenon where costs or prices increase due to compounding factors or chain reactions
The escalation effect of raw material price increases was felt throughout the supply chain.
O efeito de escalação do aumento dos preços das matérias-primas foi sentido em toda a cadeia de suprimentos.
3. In psychology and social dynamics, the tendency for conflicts or tensions to intensify when each party responds to the other's actions with increased aggression or opposition
The escalation effect in the negotiations caused both sides to take increasingly rigid positions.
O efeito de escalação nas negociações fez com que ambos os lados assumissem posições cada vez mais rígidas.
The term 'escalation effect' is primarily used in formal contexts such as business negotiations, military strategy, conflict resolution, and economics in both the USA and Brazil. In Brazilian Portuguese business environments, it's often discussed in terms of supply chain management and cost control. The concept reflects modern understanding of complex systems and is particularly relevant in discussions about conflict prevention and economic forecasting.
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