supply-side

American  

[suh-plahy-sahyd] / səˈplaɪˌsaɪd /

adjective

Economics.

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of supply-side

First recorded in 1975–80

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How does supply-side compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• supply-side vs. demand-side

Example Sentences

Mundell, who was an intellectual force behind President Reagan’s supply-side economic-growth agenda, is also considered the father of the euro.

From The Wall Street Journal

Inflation can originate from demand-side forces, supply-side forces or shifts in inflation expectations.

From MarketWatch

Miran framed deregulation primarily as a supply-side shock as opposed to cyclical demand-driven growth that can push inflation higher and force central banks to raise rates.

From Barron's

Policymakers are often reluctant to adjust interest rates based on projected supply-side improvements rather than realized inflation outcomes.

From Barron's

Fed Chair Jerome Powell has acknowledged the potential for structural forces such as productivity gains to support growth without fueling inflation, but he has largely framed policy decisions as data-dependent and focused on realized inflation and employment outcomes rather than projected supply-side effects.

From Barron's