Purchasing power measures how many goods or services a unit of currency can buy, shaped by inflation and income. Consumers, investors, and policymakers use it to gauge real value, compare living costs, and set wages or interest rates. It matters most to households, retirees, and businesses planning budgets or pricing.
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