Economic Policy Jargon

5 words in this vocabulary list

Draconian in favor redound to stimulus regionalized

Draconian

adjective relating to Draco, an Athenian lawgiver known for his harsh legal code; excessively harsh and severe

  • The company implemented draconian measures to cut costs during the economic downturn.
  • My mom's rules are so draconian, I can never stay out past 10 pm.
  • The teacher's punishment was so draconian, it was like she was out for blood.
  • The dictator ruled with a draconian grip, crushing any form of dissent.

in favor

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes a noun or pronoun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

  • The board members voted unanimously in favor of the new proposal.
  • I'm totally in favor of going to the beach this weekend.
  • I'm all for grabbing pizza for dinner, it's definitely in favor.
  • Her actions spoke volumes in favor of her character.

redound to

verb to contribute to a particular outcome or result

  • The success of the project will redound to the benefit of all stakeholders involved.
  • If we all work together, the positive results will redound to everyone's advantage.
  • If we pull this off, it's gonna redound to some serious gains for us.
  • The kindness you show to others will redound to you in unexpected ways.

stimulus

noun something that incites to action or exertion or quickens action, feeling, thought, etc.

  • The research study aimed to measure the response to auditory stimulus in infants.
  • When I hear my favorite song, it's like a stimulus for me to start dancing.
  • The loud music was such a stimulus for the party last night.
  • The challenging obstacle course served as a stimulus for the team to work together and overcome it.

regionalized

verb to divide or organize into regions

adjective having characteristics or features specific to a particular region

  • The company decided to implement a regionalized approach to better serve customers in different areas.
  • They're going with a more regionalized strategy now.
  • The new plan is all about getting regionalized, man.
  • By regionalizing their operations, they are able to adapt more effectively to local market conditions.