German word

Wirtschaftspolitik

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvɪʁtʃaft͡spoliˌtiːk/

Meaning

  • feminine nouneconomic policy

Example

Die Folgen der Wirtschaftspolitik sind deutlich spürbar.

The effects of the economic policy are clearly felt.

Illustration for Wirtschaftspolitik (economic policy)

More examples

Eine keynesianische Wirtschaftspolitik setzt in Krisen auf höhere Staatsausgaben.

A Keynesian economic policy relies on higher government spending in crises.

Core concept

A government control panel balances growth, price stability, and employment through coordinated economic measures.

Common phrases

  • keynesianische Wirtschaftspolitik

    Keynesian economic policy

  • konjunkturelle Wirtschaftspolitik

    business-cycle economic policy

  • Wirtschaftspolitik koordinieren

    coordinate economic policy

Similar words

Konjunkturpolitik: Temporary economic measures counter swings by stimulating or cooling economic activity.
Finanzpolitik: Taxation and public spending shape overall demand and the distribution of income.
Geldpolitik: Managing interest rates and the money supply affects inflation and economic activity.
Sozialpolitik: Social benefits and income redistribution help secure people's living standards.

Definition in German

Gesamtheit staatlicher Instrumente zur Förderung von Wachstum, Stabilität und Beschäftigung.

Word origin

Wirtschaftspolitik is a compound of Wirtschaft, meaning economy or economic activity, and Politik, meaning policy or politics.

Usage tips

  • Wirtschaftspolitik is feminine, so its definite article is die and its genitive or dative form is der Wirtschaftspolitik.

Other meanings

  • economic managementnoun

Opposites

  • Laissez-fairelaissez-fairenoun

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