The first is the price-to-income ratio , a gauge of affordability .

首先是价格对收入比率，衡量的消费者的负担能力。

That 's an affordability problem , not a skill shortage .

这是个承受能力的问题，不是人才匮乏的问题。

Affordability has been helped by low interest rates .

低利率也有助于确保支付能力。

House prices against average income is a measure of affordability in each country .

房价与平均收入之比是衡量各国购买力的一种手段。

But a debate over the affordability of property remains .

但围绕人们能否买得起住房的争论仍在继续。