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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• supply-side vs. demand-side

Example Sentences

“On the other hand, for Poland as a net commodity importer, higher energy prices are a negative supply-side shock, which might constrain output and activity.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 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

“A second supply-side inflation shock, while the inflationary impact from tariffs is still unfolding, could make further rate cuts hard to justify, at least in the nearer term,” he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

He argued on Wednesday that supply-side forces like cooling shelter inflation, deregulation and AI-induced productivity gains could allow inflation to fall sharply this year even as growth remains solid.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 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