price control
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of price control
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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What is understood by most economists, however, is that a federal rate cap would function as a price control for the consumer credit markets.
From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026
The consensus among forecasters is that it will be roughly inflation-neutral; its first drug price control, a $35 monthly cap on insulin, does not start until next year.
From Washington Post • Oct. 22, 2022
But he added, as his colleagues have in recent remarks, that even if unemployment starts to rise more than expected, the Fed's focus will remain on price control.
From Reuters • Sep. 8, 2022
The reduced electrical connections and gas pipelines between Spain and France led to the EU allowing Iberian countries to install their own price control mechanisms this spring.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2022
Commercial rents are not included in the present price control law and, where they are not controlled by State law, have been increasing, causing difficulties to many businessmen.
From State of the Union Address by Truman, Harry S.
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