structural adjustment en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The offering of loans by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank to countries experiencing economic crisis, with the aim of adjusting their economic structure, improving international competitiveness, and restoring the balance of payments.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| structural adjustments | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
structural adjustment loan · structural adjustment program (SAP)