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Bailouts

Description

Bailouts refer to financial assistance provided by the government or other institutions to prevent the failure or collapse of a company or an economic system. It involves providing funds or support to help stabilize or rescue an entity facing financial difficulties.

Sample Sentences

• The government provided bailouts to the struggling airline industry during the recession.
• After the financial crisis, several banks received bailouts to prevent a widespread collapse of the economy.
• The auto manufacturer was on the verge of bankruptcy before receiving a massive bailout package from the government.
• Some argue that bailouts create moral hazards, encouraging reckless behavior by companies, knowing they will be rescued.

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