purchasing power

But EPA’s funding remained essentially flat, and inflation continued to grind down its purchasing power and capacity.

The Brookings Institution compiled an exhaustive list of ways in which studies have defined that group, including direct wealth indicators such as distance from poverty and purchasing power, as well as other markers like education level and occupation.

Federal law makes it a felony to pay anyone to register to vote, codifying the bedrock principle that people should exercise the franchise based on their free will rather than the purchasing power of a candidate or interest group.

“Disposable income is not growing. People are losing purchasing power.”

“The real effect of that drop won’t be seen for months, so I’m hoping that will help our customers’ purchasing power, meaning hopefully more discretionary spending.”