An "escalator clause" (also called "Escalation clause") designates a clause which specifies that a certain amount owed periodically will be increased to reflect certain Inflation Benchmark(-s). Such clauses are often found in rental contract / Lease agreement, as well as in relation with project finance.

(See Chapter 22 Shares of the Vernimmen)

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