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fiscal gap
This term is primarily used in macroeconomic and political contexts to describe a structural imbalance in public finances. It carries a negative connotation, implying a state of instability or a failure in budgetary planning that requires corrective policy measures, such as austerity or tax increases.
While similar to a "budget deficit," a fiscal gap specifically emphasizes the long-term sustainability of government debt rather than just a short-term annual shortfall. It is a technical term common in government reports, economic analyses, and political debates regarding national debt.
Meanings
Examples
The government must find a way to close the fiscal gap before the next election.
We cannot ignore the growing fiscal gap if we want to maintain our credit rating.
The report highlights a staggering fiscal gap that threatens long term stability.
How are we supposed to address this fiscal gap without raising taxes on the middle class?
The empire collapsed partly because it could not bridge the widening fiscal gap.
I wonder if the new policy will actually reduce the fiscal gap or just shift the debt.
A persistent fiscal gap often leads to increased borrowing and higher interest rates.
The treasury secretary warned that the current fiscal gap is unsustainable.