deficit spending
Use Deficit spending in a sentencedeficit spending
noun
the practice of spending funds in excess of income, especially by a government.
Origin:
1935–40
1935–40
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| deficit spending | |
noun | |
| spending money raised by borrowing; used by governments to stimulate their economy |
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Deficit spending
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
Example sentences
Sure deficit spending and surplus printing is an event that isn't unexpected, the problem becomes investment and long term return.
It is the only type of deficit spending that makes sense today.
We are presently confronted by concerning economic conditions, deficit spending patterns, and exorbitant debt.
He was a firm believer in pumping up demand with deficit spending and holding down inflation with incomes policy.
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