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cost–push

noun \ˈks(t)-ˌpsh\

Definition of COST-PUSH

:  an increase or upward trend in production costs (as wages) that tends to result in increased consumer prices irrespective of the level of demand — compare demand-pull
cost–push adjective
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First Known Use of COST-PUSH

1951

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