incremental spending
[ɪnˈkrɛməntəl ˈspɛndɪŋ]
nounpl: incremental spendings
gastos incrementais
1. A budgeting approach where spending increases are added gradually to existing budget levels rather than justifying the entire budget from zero
The government used incremental spending to gradually increase funding for education programs.
O governo utilizou gastos incrementais para aumentar gradualmente o financiamento de programas educacionais.
2. Additional expenses that are incurred as a result of expanding operations or production by a small amount
Incremental spending on marketing helped the company reach new customers without major budget disruption.
Os gastos incrementais em marketing ajudaram a empresa a atingir novos clientes sem grandes perturbações orçamentárias.
3. The marginal cost of producing one additional unit or expanding a program slightly
The incremental spending required to add another production line was less than anticipated.
Os gastos incrementais necessários para adicionar outra linha de produção foram menores do que o previsto.
In the USA, incremental spending is common in government budgeting and corporate finance, often criticized by those advocating zero-based budgeting. In Brazil, this approach is frequently used in public administration and larger corporations for financial planning and resource allocation, reflecting a pragmatic approach to budget management that builds on existing structures rather than complete reorganization.
Related Idioms & Phrases
penny-wise approach to budgeting
gradual increase in spending
step-by-step budget expansion
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