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real wages

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(Economics) economics wages evaluated with reference to their purchasing power rather than to the money actually paid. Compare money wages
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real wages

Wages which are in terms of the goods and services money will buy as distinct from nominal wages which are simply wages in terms of money. If there is an inflation real wages may fall while nominal wages may rise.
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