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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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supply-side vs. demand-side

Example Sentences

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Monetary policy is about stabilizing the demand-side of the economy so the supply-side of the economy can produce as much as possible.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Demand-side stability becomes even more important amid supply-side instability.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 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

“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

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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