Bailout

usgb/ˈbeɪlaʊt/
noun

Money given to help a business or economy which is having difficulties.

The government announced a massive bailout for the struggling airline industry.
Visual representation of "bailout" - Money given to help a business or economy which is having difficulties.

Often appears as...

  • government bailout
  • financial bailout

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Economic

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Often Controversial

Economic bailouts can lead to debates about government intervention and taxpayer money use.

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Citizens argued over the fairness of the auto industry bailout.
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Emergency Measure

Bailouts are typically urgent, last-resort actions to prevent larger economic fallout.

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The bailout saved the bank from bankruptcy amid the financial crisis.
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Large-Scale Impact

Bailouts are significant events that can affect many people, not just the business involved.

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The bailout had a ripple effect, boosting stock market confidence.
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