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public expenditure

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noun

spending by central government, local authorities, and public corporations

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Rather, analysts said they expected Beijing to expedite the issuance of government bonds to accelerate public expenditure.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

Thomas said the latest financial plan "sets a pathway towards reducing the island's reliance on general reserves despite a continuing need for significant public expenditure".

From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2026

Opponents cite objections to the public expenditure and a belief that traffic to the proposed new arena would overwhelm U.S.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 3, 2024

If economic programs which includes difficult changes in policy such as higher taxes, cuts in public expenditure and debt restructuring were not implemented then Sri Lanka could witness further political unrest, he said.

From Reuters ● Jan. 28, 2023

The country also needs to reform its tax system and its pattern of public expenditure.

From The 2005 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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