pump priming

• Wirtschaftspolitische Maßnahme, bei der der Staat durch Ausgaben oder Investitionen die Wirtschaft ankurbelt, indem er die Nachfrage erhöht und so das Wachstum des privaten Sektors fördert, besonders in Rezessionen.

An economic term referring to government spending or investment designed to stimulate economic activity, especially during a recession, by increasing demand and encouraging private sector growth.

1. Government economic stimulusC1formal

   Government spending designed to stimulate a weak economy by increasing demand and encouraging private sector investment.

   Staatliche Konjunkturbelebung

   • The government used pump priming to boost the economy after the recession.
   • Pump priming measures included tax cuts and infrastructure projects.
   • Critics argue that pump priming can lead to inflation if not managed carefully.