cost-push inflation

noun

Inflation caused by substantial increases in the cost of goods or services where no suitable alternative is available.

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Meanings

nouncost-push inflation (uncountable)
  1. uncountableeconomicsInflation caused by substantial increases in the cost of goods or services where no suitable alternative is available.

    Synonyms: cost-push

Synonyms & antonyms

nounInflation caused by substantial increases in the cost of goods or services where no suitable alternative is available.

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Translations

Finnish kustannusinflaatio
  • kustannusinflaatiotype of inflation
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Chicago

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