public spending

British  

noun

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

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Example Sentences

Speaking to the BBC's Politics Live, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy conceded the government needed to find additional funding for defence, and this would involve "difficult decisions" on public spending.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Despite some volatility, the indicator has generally been trending up since mid-2025 as the government increases public spending in a bid to revive Europe's struggling biggest economy.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

"That has real consequences for India's vast welfare and public spending system," says Deshpande.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

After three bleak years, hopes are high that the eurozone's industrial powerhouse will stage a recovery this year on the back of a public spending bonanza unleashed by Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Civilian governments—which took over from the military in March 1990—have continued to reduce the government's role in the economy while shifting the emphasis of public spending toward social programs.

From The 1999 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency