1. An increase in the amount of money that a government allocates from its budget for public services, infrastructure, and social programs
The government announced a public spending increase to improve healthcare and education.
O governo anunciou um aumento do gasto público para melhorar a saúde e a educação.
2. Growth in government expenditure as a fiscal policy measure to stimulate economic activity
Economists debate whether public spending increases can effectively reduce unemployment.
Economistas debatem se aumentos do gasto público podem reduzir efetivamente o desemprego.