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The buyer put an escalation clause in her contract that ensured she would match any higher offer.
Escalation clauses allow people to enter large or long-term contracts, while accounting for changes in the market or economy. For example, let's examine a possible arrangement for someone to rent an apartment. If housing prices are increasing rapidly, a landlord may be hesitant to sign a longer term rental agreement or lease, since he or she could lose out on the property's appreciation. By including an escalator clause, where rent can increase by a specified amount each period, the landlord can still benefit from current market conditions, while the renter can secure a long-term living arrangement.
1) эк. «эскалационная клаузула», условие в коллективном договоре, устанавливающее повышение зарплаты соответственно росту цен на потребительские товары
2) ком. оговорка о скользящих ценах (в зависимости от издержек производства)
2) см. operation clause