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

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

Donohoe flagged that countries in Asia and Africa were particularly vulnerable to the energy, price and supply-side shocks of the crisis.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 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

Economic theory suggests policymakers should often look through supply-side inflation shocks to support growth.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 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