supply-side

adjective

sup·​ply-side sə-ˈplī-ˈsīd 

: of, relating to, or being an economic theory that reduction of tax rates encourages more earnings, savings, and investment and thereby expands economic activity and the total taxable national income

supply-sider

sə-ˈplī-ˈsī-dər 

noun

Examples of supply-side in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Reagan and supply-side Republicans like former Buffalo Bills star Jack Kemp wanted lower rates across the board. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026

First, the recent surge in European inflation stems largely from supply-side energy factors. — CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026

Arthur Laffer and other supply-side economists have long suggested that tax rates have sometimes been high enough that cutting them could actually increase government revenue. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026

Gamers lament that this is benefitting the companies while offering nothing to consumers with no price reductions in the cost of games, despite the supply-side savings. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for supply-side

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