Edullisemmiksi

Edullisemmiksi is a Finnish linguistic term used to describe the process or outcome of making prices or goods more affordable. The form is derived from the adjective edullinen (affordable) and uses the comparative stem -isempi together with the translative plural ending -iksi, to express change into a more affordable state for a plural subject. In everyday Finnish, edullisemmiksi typically appears in clauses about prices, policies, or market conditions that reduce the cost burden on consumers, for example through price regulation, subsidies, increased competition, or efficiency gains that make products edullisemmiksi.

The term is primarily a descriptive linguistic expression rather than a fixed technical concept in economics, and it is commonly used in public discourse, policy briefs, or consumer-rights contexts. It can describe both actual price decreases and broader affordability improvements, such as lower total cost of ownership, reduced fees, or subsidized services.

In policy discussions, aims to make housing, energy, healthcare, or essential goods edullisemmiksi are often framed as social welfare objectives. Critics may point out that affordability depends on multiple factors, including income distribution, relative prices, and access to credit, so outcomes labeled edullisemmiksi can vary across households.

See also: affordability, price reduction, consumer welfare.