public spending

British  

noun

1. expenditure by central government, local authorities, and public enterprises

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public spending

As Hong Kong adopts a new economic-governance framework, policy is likely to become more proactive, moving away from the city’s traditionally minimalist approach through increased public spending and countercyclical measures, Yeung said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

The Times makes a similar assessment of Burnham's first cabinet meeting, which it says took place against the backdrop of "mounting questions over the scale of his public spending commitments".

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

The incoming prime minister's approach to spending also leads the Financial Times, which says Burnham will enter Downing Street seeking "greater sway" over important public spending decisions.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

Deutsche Bahn has launched a modernisation drive, and is betting on a massive ramp-up in public spending on infrastructure to turn around its fortunes.

From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026

For 1995, the country looks for improvement in oil prices and will continue its policies of restraining public spending and encouraging non-oil exports.

From The 1995 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency