demand-side
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Monetary policy is about stabilizing the demand-side of the economy so the supply-side of the economy can produce as much as possible.
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
“We have suggested to many governments to take some demand-side measures,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 1, 2026
DBS’s economics team thinks CPI likely declined 0.1% on the year in January, citing the continued decline in oil prices and muted demand-side impulses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026
Tobin questions the need for more demand-side incentives, suggesting that when interest rates fall, demand will naturally increase.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2024
The item calls for greater transparency from the PUC, including better reporting around what is driving costs, and a review of demand-side management programs that affect customer usage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2024
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