Austerity Measures

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Austerity Measures - (adjective + noun)

Definition

Reductions in government spending and/or increases in tax revenues to lower budget deficits.

Extra

Source: Own Definition
Example of Use: The government was forced to carry out austerity measures by the IMF when it seemed that it was going to default on its debt.