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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People are spending less on spirits and alcohol overall, and tequila is finally feeling some of the brunt of those market forces.
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Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
China's growth may be slowing, but its leaders are navigating unpredictable market forces thanks to a blend of capitalism and central planning.
—Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
But market forces alone will not guarantee that the United States will adequately counter China’s AI offering.
—Colin H. Kahl, Foreign Affairs, 17 Jan. 2025
This is not a zero-sum game — local government can channel market forces to align them with public interests in order to meet housing and development goals.
—Tom Coale, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
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Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
China's growth may be slowing, but its leaders are navigating unpredictable market forces thanks to a blend of capitalism and central planning.
—Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
But market forces alone will not guarantee that the United States will adequately counter China’s AI offering.
—Colin H. Kahl, Foreign Affairs, 17 Jan. 2025
This is not a zero-sum game — local government can channel market forces to align them with public interests in order to meet housing and development goals.
—Tom Coale, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Market forces.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/market%20forces. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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