1. And the real purchasing power is wielded by an even smaller number. 2. Third, Japan is the only major Asian country with real purchasing power . 3. Real purchasing power has fallen by 20 percent since the devaluation.4. The mark has been approaching, but not reaching the level of its real purchasing power . 5. Their problem is to do with a lack of real purchasing power due to low productivity levels. 6. State courts required state creditors to accept payments at face value with a fraction of real purchase power . 7. So more the % loss of their real purchasing power in 2000 is the correct place to look. 8. Over all, Shigehera said, the fundamentals are good, with inflation remaining subdued, " meaning real purchasing power is well supported. 9. The currency was hailed in eastern Germany after reunification for bringing real purchasing power and the ability to travel abroad. 10. If 3 percent annual inflation is assumed during that period, the overall drop would be 34.7 percent in terms of real purchasing power .
