economic measures
[/ˌɛkəˈnɑːmɪk ˈmɛʒərz/]
noun phrasepl: economic measures
medidas econômicas
1. Policy actions or strategies implemented by governments or institutions to influence economic activity, control inflation, manage growth, or address financial crises
The government announced new economic measures to combat inflation and stimulate job creation.
O governo anunciou novas medidas econômicas para combater a inflação e estimular a criação de empregos.
2. Fiscal or monetary interventions designed to stabilize or adjust an economy
The central bank implemented emergency economic measures during the financial crisis.
O banco central implementou medidas econômicas de emergência durante a crise financeira.
3. Quantifiable indicators or tools used to assess economic performance or health
GDP and unemployment rates are important economic measures of national prosperity.
O PIB e a taxa de desemprego são medidas econômicas importantes da prosperidade nacional.
In Brazil, 'medidas econômicas' is frequently used in political discourse and media, particularly during election cycles and economic crises. The term carries weight in discussions about inflation control and job creation, which are central concerns in Brazilian society. In the USA, 'economic measures' often refers to both domestic policy and international trade agreements. The phrase is typically associated with government intervention and fiscal responsibility debates.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to take economic measures = tomar medidas econômicas
emergency economic measures = medidas econômicas de emergência
belt-tightening measures = medidas de austeridade
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