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expansionary

 

[ ɪkˈspænʃənəri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

economic policy

Expansionary refers to a type of economic policy that aims to stimulate the economy by increasing the money supply or lowering interest rates. This approach is often employed during periods of economic downturn to encourage spending and investment. Expansionary policies can also include increased government spending or tax cuts, which aim to boost consumer confidence and drive economic growth. The ultimate goal is to reduce unemployment and support overall economic expansion.

Synonyms

liberal, pro-growth, stimulative

Examples of usage

  • The government implemented expansionary policies to combat the recession.
  • An expansionary fiscal policy can lead to increased job creation.
  • Lowering interest rates is a common expansionary measure taken by central banks.

Translations

Translations of the word "expansionary" in other languages:

🇵🇹 expansionista

🇮🇳 विस्तारवादी

🇩🇪 expansiv

🇮🇩 ekspansif

🇺🇦 експансійний

🇵🇱 ekspansywny

🇯🇵 拡張的な (かくちょうてきな)

🇫🇷 expansionniste

🇪🇸 expansivo

🇹🇷 genişletici

🇰🇷 확장적인 (확장적이다)

🇸🇦 توسعية

🇨🇿 expanzivní

🇸🇰 expanzívny

🇨🇳 扩张的 (kuòzhāng de)

🇸🇮 ekspanziven

🇮🇸 útvíkkan

🇰🇿 кеңейту

🇬🇪 გაფართოებული (gapart'oebuli)

🇦🇿 genişlənən

🇲🇽 expansivo

Etymology

The term 'expansionary' derives from the root word 'expand,' which originated from the Latin 'expandere,' meaning 'to spread out.' The prefix 'ex-' means 'out' and 'pandere' means 'to spread.' The concept has been used in various contexts throughout history, primarily in economics. Its use gained prominence in the 20th century, particularly during the Great Depression when governments sought ways to invigorate failing economies. Economists studied the effects of expansionary policies, leading to the establishment of Keynesian economics, which emphasizes the role of government intervention in stimulating economic growth. Today, expansionary policy remains a key topic in economic discussions, particularly in response to financial crises.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,758, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.