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Examples of deficit spending in a Sentence
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And yes, this is where the hot-button issue of deficit spending and the debt level come into play.
—Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 10 May 2024
Dimon has previously spoken out about his fears regarding high levels of US debt, fiscal stimulus and deficit spending, as well as the effects of quantitative tightening.
—Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024
That’s a good thing in the short term, but avoiding worst-case scenarios via hefty deficit spending comes at a cost for future generations, in Spitznagel’s view.
—Will Daniel, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2024
Higher deficit spending further weakens bondholder confidence.
—The Editors, National Review, 24 Oct. 2023
Treasurer Hughes presents a new five-year forecast that shows deficit spending on the horizon and the district again enters fiscal caution status.
—The Enquirer, 25 Mar. 2024
Some also blamed the budget gap on the school board’s decision last year to grant 15 percent pay raises to employees, which county officials had at the time said would significantly increase the district’s deficit spending.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
In other words, deficit spending doesn’t boost economic growth as hapless Dems and all-too-many Republicans believe, rather deficits are a consequence of economic growth.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
There is no question that the current deficit spending is not sustainable.
—Gillian Brassil, Sacramento Bee, 5 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1938, in the meaning defined above
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“Deficit spending.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deficit%20spending. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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