deficit financing

American  

noun

1. (especially of a government) expenditures in excess of public revenues, made possible typically by borrowing.

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deficit financing British  

noun

1. Also called: compensatory finance.   pump priming.  government spending in excess of revenues so that a budget deficit is incurred, which is financed by borrowing: recommended by Keynesian economists in order to increase economic activity and reduce unemployment

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deficit financing Cultural  

1. A government policy of financing large public expenditures by borrowing money rather than by raising taxes; also called deficit spending.

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Example Sentences

That’s according to Moody’s, which designated quantum technology as the next major cyber threat facing financial institutions in a sector report this week.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Many schools, already facing financial challenges, find they have to discount their tuition significantly to fill seats, said Tim Westerbeck, co-chairman of higher-education consulting firm Eduvantis.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Just how successful the merger of two legacy media outlets that are both facing financial pressures would be, remains an open question.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

“As demand grows in our evolving economy, we will continue building on our long track record of delivering cust omer savings and supporting families facing financial hardships,” a spokesperson said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

Then it was learned that for some time he had been facing financial ruin owing to certain speculations that had in a month's time swept his supposed wealth into complete destruction.

From In His Steps by Sheldon, Charles Monroe

Related Words

• budget deficit