market forces
noun
: the actions of buyers and sellers that cause the prices of goods and services to change without being controlled by the government : the economic forces of supply and demand
The value of these commodities is determined by market forces.
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However, companies set production levels based on market forces, not presidential orders.
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Clayton Kincade, NPR, 20 June 2024
All this suggests that market forces are mainly responsible for setting pay at the top, many economists say.
—Laurent Belsie, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 June 2024
The bill’s supporters counter that about half of city apartments are rent stabilized, meaning any price increases can only be approved by the Rent Guidelines Board, and contend the rates for the remaining units are up to market forces.
—Téa Kvetenadze, New York Daily News, 9 June 2024
The second vote would be intended to make certain what Lamont had insisted was implicit: Connecticut will have an opportunity to step away from the 2035 deadline if market forces — namely EV prices and battery performance — and the availability of charging stations indicate the state is not ready.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2024
But state business leader Danny Seiden argues that only a merger can help us, noting changing market forces and the commitments both companies have made to preserve jobs and keep prices low.
—Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 22 Mar. 2024
Several factors contributed to losses last year, the company said, including market forces, such as inflation, and above-market rates paid for rent at several locations.
—Marisa Gerber, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024
Italy’s film industry is fighting to stay vibrant amid disruption caused both by politics and market forces.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 17 May 2024
Driven in part by legislation (such as the ONC Final Rule and the 21st Century Cures Act) and also in part by market forces, there has been a dramatic increase in the amount of data available.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Clayton Kincade, NPR, 20 June 2024
All this suggests that market forces are mainly responsible for setting pay at the top, many economists say.
—Laurent Belsie, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 June 2024
The bill’s supporters counter that about half of city apartments are rent stabilized, meaning any price increases can only be approved by the Rent Guidelines Board, and contend the rates for the remaining units are up to market forces.
—Téa Kvetenadze, New York Daily News, 9 June 2024
The second vote would be intended to make certain what Lamont had insisted was implicit: Connecticut will have an opportunity to step away from the 2035 deadline if market forces — namely EV prices and battery performance — and the availability of charging stations indicate the state is not ready.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2024
But state business leader Danny Seiden argues that only a merger can help us, noting changing market forces and the commitments both companies have made to preserve jobs and keep prices low.
—Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 22 Mar. 2024
Several factors contributed to losses last year, the company said, including market forces, such as inflation, and above-market rates paid for rent at several locations.
—Marisa Gerber, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024
Italy’s film industry is fighting to stay vibrant amid disruption caused both by politics and market forces.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 17 May 2024
Driven in part by legislation (such as the ONC Final Rule and the 21st Century Cures Act) and also in part by market forces, there has been a dramatic increase in the amount of data available.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
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“Market forces.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/market%20forces. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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