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economic stimulus

[ɪˌkɒnɒmɪk ˈstɪmjələs]
nounpl: economic stimuli / economic stimulus measures
estímulo econômico
1. Government spending, tax cuts, or monetary policy measures designed to boost economic activity and prevent recession
The government implemented an economic stimulus package to help businesses during the pandemic.
O governo implementou um pacote de estímulo econômico para ajudar as empresas durante a pandemia.
2. Any policy or action intended to encourage spending and investment to accelerate economic growth
The central bank cut interest rates as an economic stimulus to encourage borrowing.
O banco central reduziu as taxas de juros como um estímulo econômico para encorajar empréstimos.
Synonyms
fiscal stimulusstimulus packageeconomic booststimulus measureeconomic aid
Antonyms
austerity measuresfiscal contractioneconomic restraint

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estímulo econômico
Standard term used in Brazilian Portuguese media and government
São Paulo
pacote de estímulo
Common abbreviation in business and finance sectors
Portugal
estímulo económico
Uses 'económico' spelling; alternative: 'medidas de reanimação económica'

Related Idioms & Phrases

stimulus check
prime the pump
fiscal injection
boost the economy
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