cost-push

noun
\ ˈkȯs(t)-ˌpu̇sh How to pronounce cost-push (audio) \

Definition of cost-push

: an increase or upward trend in production costs (such as wages) that tends to result in increased consumer prices irrespective of the level of demand — compare demand-pull

Other Words from cost-push

cost-push adjective

First Known Use of cost-push

1951, in the meaning defined above

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