asequible

Asequible is a Spanish adjective that describes goods, services, or conditions that are financially accessible to a broad segment of the population. It connotes that the price is reasonable in relation to the value provided and the buyer’s ability to pay.

In economics and public policy, the term is commonly used to assess the affordability of housing, healthcare, education, energy, transportation, and digital access. It is often contrasted with terms like económico, barato or accesible, with asequible emphasizing a balance between cost and perceived value rather than simply low price. The related noun is asequibilidad.

Asequibilidad depends on local context, including income levels, cost of living, and financing options. Metrics such as price-to-income ratios or housing affordability indexes are used to evaluate it, but comparisons across regions can be difficult due to differences in wages, subsidies, and credit access. Policy tools intended to improve asequibilidad include subsidies, price controls, tax credits, and public provision.

Critics note that affordability alone does not guarantee access, as other barriers—such as availability, quality, and geographic distribution—can persist. Conversely, prices labeled asequible may still be out of reach for the lowest-income groups in high-cost areas. The concept remains central to debates about inclusive growth, social welfare, and the design of public programs.

See also: affordability, cost of living, access to healthcare, housing affordability, education affordability.