Practice mode Basic of Economics

What is the name for a wage adjustment made in line with changes in the cost of living?

Correct answer B. Cost of living adjustment

Explanation

A cost of living adjustment (COLA) raises wages or benefits in step with inflation, usually measured by a consumer price index, so that real purchasing power is preserved.

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