(economics) The tendency of real-world wages to rise faster than they would if kept in line with wage increases periodically recommended by government.

(economics) A limit on the state benefits an unemployed person can receive, preventing these benefits from exceeding the amount that the person would be expected to earn if employed.

(economics) The situation where rising wages lead to an increase in the cost of goods.

plural of wage stop

plural of wage premium

plural of wage packet

plural of wagon lock

An iron shoe placed on the rear wheel of a wagon to retard motion in going downhill.

(historical) a covered wagon used to convey or transport those who are sick in a wagon train / (dated) a vehicle used to convey or transport those who are sick or injured

plural of starvation wage