supply-side

American

[suh-plahy-sahyd] / səˈplaɪˌsaɪd /

adjective

Economics.

of or relating to a theory that stresses the reduction of taxes, especially for those of higher income, as a means of encouraging business investment and growth and stabilizing the economy.

Etymology

Origin of supply-side

First recorded in 1975–80

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supply-side

“Housing remains squeezed by supply-side constraints and significant affordability challenges,” said Robert Dietz, the NAHB’s chief economist.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

"The task ahead is to move from coping to rebuilding, restoring fiscal space, and rebuilding supply-side resilience."

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

Prices are supported by strong fundamentals and tightening inventories, ANZ research analysts say, adding that “Ongoing supply-side issues have been mounting in recent months.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

Taken together, this is the “largest supply-side shock the oil market has ever seen,” Baird noted.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026

Yang Wang, principal analyst at Counterpoint Research, called the memory crisis "the most disruptive supply-side event the smartphone industry has ever faced".

From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026

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