excess demand
Britishnoun
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That willingness resulted in excess demand that ultimately stimulated acute demand-pull inflation—that is, price increases caused by demand outpacing available goods and services.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Hiring had moderated, wage gains were uneven, and the postpandemic excess demand for workers was ebbing.
From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2025
The first rate cut is easing pressure on borrowers without unleashing excess demand.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2025
"A rate hike is on the table until we are really confident that we are clearly on our way," she said adding stickier-than-expected price pressures and excess demand could prompt another rate hike.
From Reuters ● Nov. 3, 2023
Then he made an excess demand on the motor muscles of his legs, and in six wild leaps he had gained the goat's side.
From Lady Luck by Hugh Wiley
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