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fiscal expansion
[ˈfɪs.kəl ɪkˈspæn.ʃən]
noun
pl: fiscal expansions
expansão fiscal
1.
An increase in government spending or reduction in taxes to stimulate economic growth
The government implemented fiscal expansion to combat the recession.
O governo implementou uma expansão fiscal para combater a recessão.
2.
A policy strategy used by governments to increase aggregate demand in the economy
Fiscal expansion can lead to increased inflation if not carefully managed.
A expansão fiscal pode levar a inflação aumentada se não for cuidadosamente gerenciada.
Synonyms
fiscal stimulus
expansionary fiscal policy
demand-side stimulus
Antonyms
fiscal contraction
fiscal consolidation
austerity
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
expansão fiscal
Standard usage in Brazilian economic discourse
São Paulo
estímulo fiscal
Alternative term sometimes used in business contexts
Portugal
expansão orçamental
Portuguese variant emphasizing budget expansion
Related Idioms & Phrases
pump money into the economy
open the fiscal spigots
loosen fiscal policy
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