How does an increase in real wages generally affect the purchasing power of consumers regarding exports?

When real wages increase, it means that people have more money to spend because their income has risen while prices for goods and services have not gone up as much. This increase in income allows consumers to buy more products, including those from other countries, known as exports. For example, if a person receives a raise and can now afford to buy a new smartphone from another country, this boosts demand for that exported product. As more people can afford to buy these goods, it can lead to an increase in exports for the country producing them. Overall, higher real wages can strengthen the purchasing power of consumers, encouraging them to buy more imported goods.