demand-pull inflation

American

[dih-mand-pool, -mahnd-] / dɪˈmændˌpʊl, -ˈmɑnd- /

noun

inflation in which rising demand results in a rise in prices.

demand-pull inflation British

noun

See inflation

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Despite much evidence of wage pressures, the CPI data implies demand-pull inflation is leading to an earlier arrival at the Fed’s policy objectives.

From Forbes

“I did not agree with high interest rates to handle inflation if it’s not demand-pull inflation,” said Kittiratt, who is also the commerce minister.

From BusinessWeek

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