expansionary

[ik-span-shuh-ner-ee]

adjective

1. tending toward expansion.

   an expansionary economy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of expansionary¹

First recorded in 1935–40; expansion + -ary

Example Sentences

The major fiscal expenditure comes as no surprise given Takaichi’s expansionary stance on macroeconomic policy.

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“Dividend fundamentals remain robust, supported by low double-digit percentage earnings growth expected this year and next, healthy corporate balance sheets, expansionary fiscal and easing monetary policy, and elevated buyback activity,” says J.P.

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Miran also pushed back on using strong equity markets and tight credit spreads as an indicator of whether financial conditions are restrictive or expansionary.

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Dabla-Norris had a different prescription for China, which recently embarked on a period of expansionary fiscal policy aimed at boosting flagging growth and tackling deflationary pressures.

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"China's fiscal stance at this juncture has been appropriately expansionary," she said, while urging the authorities in Beijing to make reforms to the social safety net to shift away from an export-driven growth model towards one driven by greater consumption.

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