Economic Subsidy
/ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk ˈsʌbsɪdi/
Definitions
- (n.) A financial aid granted by the government to support or promote economic sectors or activities, often to stabilize prices or encourage production.
The government provided an economic subsidy to the agricultural sector to maintain crop prices.
Forms
- economic subsidy
- economic subsidies
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Commentary
Economic subsidies typically aim to correct market failures or promote public policy goals, but they must be carefully crafted to avoid distortions or conflicts with trade regulations.
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