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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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Rate hikes can cool demand-driven inflation, but they do little in supply-side disruptions.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Economists worry it could trigger supply-side problems for the economy if labour starts becoming unavailable and wages begin to rise.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

After a long period of deflationary pressure, a bump in price growth could seem welcome, but analysts note if demand remains weak, supply-side inflation will become a headwind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“Only the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will truly eliminate the currently historic supply-side bid” that’s been leading to higher oil prices, Richey said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

On p353 Phelps speaks about �professional theorists in the supply-side movement� without mentioning names.

From Definition & Reality in the General Theory of Political Economy by Colignatus, Thomas

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