cost-push

American  

[kawst-poosh, kost-] / ˈkɔstˌpʊʃ, ˈkɒst- /

adjective

1. of or relating to cost-push inflation.

   a proponent of the cost-push theory.

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noun

1. cost-push inflation.

Etymology

Origin of cost-push

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

While cost-push inflation over the past three years has severely burdened the Japanese public, stimulating demand at this juncture would only accelerate inflation, Noji says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

This is what economists call a cost-push shock: Rising input costs work through the supply chain, lifting intermediary material costs and overheads.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

But Sheana Yue, senior economist at Oxford Economics, told AFP that "this type of energy-driven cost-push inflation is unlikely to generate sustained reflationary pressures without meaningful demand recovery".

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

A weak yen fuels cost-push inflation and reduces households’ purchasing power, rather than the demand-led growth policymakers are targeting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

However, the BOJ has brushed aside such speculation, saying that the current global cost-push inflation is not sustainable.

From Reuters • Nov. 23, 2023