price level

[/praɪs ˈlɛvəl/]
nounpl: price levels
nível de preços
1. The average or overall level of prices for goods and services in an economy at a particular time
The price level has increased significantly due to inflation.
O nível de preços aumentou significativamente devido à inflação.
2. A measure used in economics to track changes in the cost of living and general inflation
Economists monitor the price level to assess economic health.
Os economistas monitoram o nível de preços para avaliar a saúde econômica.
3. The aggregate of all prices in an economy, often expressed as an index
The consumer price level reflects changes in what families spend on essentials.
O nível de preços ao consumidor reflete mudanças no que as famílias gastam com essenciais.
In Brazil, 'nível de preços' is primarily used in academic, governmental, and financial contexts. It's a key metric discussed by the Central Bank of Brazil (Banco Central do Brasil) when setting monetary policy. In the USA, the Federal Reserve closely monitors price levels to make decisions about interest rates. The term is more technical and less commonly used in everyday conversation in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
price indexaverage priceprice aggregategeneral price level

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nível de preços
Standard economic terminology used in Brazil
São Paulo
nível de preços
Commonly used in financial and economic discussions in major business hub
Portugal
nível de preços
Standard usage in Portuguese economic context
USA
price level
Technical economic term used by Federal Reserve and economic analysts

Related Words

inflationdeflationconsumer price index (CPI)purchasing powercost of livingeconomic indicator

Related Idioms & Phrases

rising price level = nível de preços em alta
falling price level = nível de preços em queda
stable price level = nível de preços estável
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