BusinessAugust 31, 2026

indexation

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Definition

The practice of linking payments, such as pensions or wages, to a price index to automatically adjust them for inflation.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'index' (meaning list, sign, or pointer), the term evolved in modern economics to refer to a systematic adjustment of values based on a standard statistical index.

In the news

In the article, the government is considering reduced indexation for higher pensions, meaning these payments would not rise fully in line with inflation to help manage the budget.

French government plans ‘reversible’ 2027 budget with no tax hikes

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