price levels
[/praɪs ˈlɛvəlz/]
nounpl: price levels
níveis de preço
1. The general or overall cost at which goods and services are valued in an economy at a specific time
Rising price levels indicate inflation in the economy.
Os níveis de preço crescentes indicam inflação na economia.
2. A comparative measure of the average prices of a basket of goods and services across different time periods or regions
The central bank monitors price levels to control monetary policy.
O banco central monitora os níveis de preço para controlar a política monetária.
3. In economics, the aggregate of all prices in an economy, often measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Price levels have remained stable over the past quarter.
Os níveis de preço permaneceram estáveis no trimestre passado.
In both Brazilian and American economic contexts, 'price levels' is a crucial term used by central banks, economists, and policymakers when discussing inflation, deflation, and overall economic health. In Brazil, the Central Bank (Banco Central do Brasil) regularly publishes data on price levels as part of its monetary policy framework. The term is fundamental to understanding economic stability and is frequently cited in news reports about economic performance and cost of living adjustments.
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