purchasing-power
[/ˈpɜːr.tʃə.sɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ər/]
nounpl: purchasing-powers
poder de compra
1. The ability of an individual, household, or country to buy goods and services with a given amount of money
The increase in inflation has reduced the purchasing-power of consumers.
O aumento da inflação reduziu o poder de compra dos consumidores.
2. The value of money expressed as the quantity of goods or services that one unit of currency can buy
Due to currency depreciation, the dollar's purchasing-power weakened in international markets.
Devido à depreciação da moeda, o poder de compra do dólar enfraqueceu nos mercados internacionais.
3. A measure of real income adjusted for inflation and changes in price levels
Economists analyze purchasing-power to understand living standards across different countries.
Os economistas analisam o poder de compra para entender os padrões de vida em diferentes países.
Purchasing-power is a critical concept in both Brazilian and American economics, frequently discussed in relation to inflation rates, minimum wage adequacy, and cost-of-living adjustments. In Brazil, discussions about purchasing-power are particularly relevant given historical inflation concerns and wage negotiations. In the USA, it's commonly referenced in retirement planning and social security adjustments.
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