What is Subsidy?

Category: Economics

1Definition

Financial assistance from government to support industries, businesses, or individuals.

2Context

Used to encourage production or consumption of certain goods. Controversial policy tool.

3Example

Farm subsidies help farmers during bad harvests but can distort markets and trade.

⚠Common Trap

Subsidies aren't free money—taxpayers fund them and they can create market distortions.

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