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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Recent Examples on the Web Thanks to the liberalization program, the shelves were full and market forces began to work. Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 10 July 2024 Democrats had hoped the commission would be part of a larger bill that would have kept Connecticut committed to 2035 but required hitting certain milestones about infrastructure and market forces to keep going forward. Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2024 People will find their niche, and unchained market forces will have almost utopian outcomes. Sean Illing, Vox, 7 July 2024 Getting the government out of the way so that market forces and innovation can set the course is the best recipe for a less obese and healthier world. Tomas J. Philipson, National Review, 4 July 2024 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 27 Jul. 2024.

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