: 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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By integrating with demand-side platforms (DSPs), retailers can allow brands to use their data to place ads on external websites, apps, or even connected TV. Charisma Glassman, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 Grid fees and market rules must allow storage and demand-side resources to fully participate. Elena Bou, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025

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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 28 Jul. 2025.

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