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Price Freeze

Definition: A price freeze refers to a government-imposed restriction that prevents prices from increasing beyond a certain level for a specified period of time.

Senses:

1. Noun: A government policy or action of maintaining the prices of goods or services at a fixed level.
2. Verb (transitive): To impose a freeze or restriction on the prices of goods or services.
3. Verb (intransitive): To experience a period during which prices are not allowed to rise.

Examples:

1. Noun:
   • The government implemented a price freeze to combat inflation.
   • The price freeze on essential commodities was welcomed by the public.
2. Verb (transitive):
   • The authorities decided to price freeze basic food items to protect consumers.
   • The government may decide to price freeze petrol due to rising fuel costs.
3. Verb (intransitive):
   • During the recession, many businesses had to price freeze their products to attract customers.
   • The housing market experienced a period of price freeze, leading to stagnant sales.

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• Books about Price Freeze in Economics
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