demand-side

adjective

de·​mand-side di-ˈmand-ˌsīd How to pronounce demand-side (audio)
: of, relating to, or being an economic theory that advocates use of government spending and growth in the money supply to stimulate the demand for goods and services and therefore expand economic activity compare supply-side

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But demand-side measures alone cannot produce the raw materials the continent needs. — Claas Mertens, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026 Yet others say neither supply-side measures that regulate landlords nor demand-side approaches that protect renters have made a lasting difference on costs in cities like London and Paris. — Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2026 Embracing demand-side management, rather than just building more power plants, is essential for ensuring grid reliability and affordability in the coming decades. — Anna Demeo, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 When setting prices, Apple certainly cares about conventional demand-side factors, such as unit sales, revenues, competition, and consumers’ willingness to pay. — Srikanth Jagabathula, Fortune, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for demand-side

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1980, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of demand-side was in 1980

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“Demand-side.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demand-side. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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