Definition
The amount of goods and services money can buy.
Why it’s relevant today
Changes in prices and wages continually alter real purchasing power.
Why it matters
Financial progress should be measured in real, not only nominal, terms.
The amount of goods and services money can buy.
Changes in prices and wages continually alter real purchasing power.
Financial progress should be measured in real, not only nominal, terms.
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