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cost–push
noun \ˈkȯs(t)-ˌpu̇sh\
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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