demand-pull
noun
de·mand-pull
di-ˈman(d)-ˌpu̇l 
: an increase or upward trend in spendable money that tends to result in increased competition for available goods and services and a corresponding increase in consumer prices compare cost-push
demand-pull
adjective
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The underlying causes of demand-pull inflation include broad changes in consumer preferences, stimulus programs that put more money in people’s pockets or low interest rates that allow for cheap borrowing.
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Catherine Brock, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023
Catherine Brock, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023
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“Demand-pull.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demand-pull. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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