Meaning of Swiftonomics | Babel Free

Definitions

The boost to local businesses caused by Taylor Swift concerts.

neologism, uncountable

Examples

“Swiftonomics: How Taylor Swift is Destroying the Music Business”

“Skyrocketing demand⟳, limited supply⟳, price gouging and monopoly accusations. And a customer willing to pay⟳ almost anything. ¶ Welcome⟳ to Swiftonomics.”

“In Toronto, where the singer-songwriter will perform⟳ six shows at the Rogers Centre in November 2024, cultural and tourism experts say⟳ Swift could provide⟳ a much-needed boon to the city and a hospitality sector still recovering from the pandemic. But the "Swiftonomics," as the Swift-induced economic boost⟳ has been dubbed, could also bring⟳ some eye-watering price increases — and accusations of price gouging — for locals and tourists alike.”

“Others concern⟳ themselves with Swiftonomics: where Taylor steps, businesses grow⟳ and bloom.”

CEFR level