reflate
/riːˈfleɪt/
verb
- To increase the amount of money in an economy or to stimulate economic activity, usually by government action, in order to reverse a deflation or recession.
- Governments often try to reflate during a recession by increasing public spending.
- Some economists argue that it is too early to reflate, as inflation is still a risk.
- The central bank decided to reflate the economy by lowering interest rates.
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