market forces
noun
: the actions of buyers and sellers that cause the prices of goods and services to change without being controlled by the government : the economic forces of supply and demand
The value of these commodities is determined by market forces.
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Economists often argue that high ticket prices are simply a reflection of market forces—artists, and resellers, can charge more because demand far outstrips supply.
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Lindsay A. Fleming, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
By ramping up employee benefits, Walmart is responding to both external market forces and internal demand.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2025
But aligning these goals requires deliberate policy design, not just market forces.
—Phil De Luna, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
But once the dust settles, many officials expect state laws and market forces to continue driving the buildout of wind and solar.
—Alex Brown, Baltimore Sun, 8 Aug. 2025
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Lindsay A. Fleming, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
By ramping up employee benefits, Walmart is responding to both external market forces and internal demand.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2025
But aligning these goals requires deliberate policy design, not just market forces.
—Phil De Luna, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
But once the dust settles, many officials expect state laws and market forces to continue driving the buildout of wind and solar.
—Alex Brown, Baltimore Sun, 8 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for market forces
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“Market forces.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/market%20forces. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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