The phrase "a decrease in government" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a reduction in the size, influence, or spending of government entities or programs.
Example: "The recent policy changes have led to a decrease in government funding for public services."
Alternatives: "a reduction in government" or "a decline in government".
This summer alone, Lockheed Martin has laid off about 2,500 workers, its executives citing a decrease in government spending as a major cause.
The administration's domestic program, which came to be labeled "modern Republicanism," called for reduced taxes, balanced budgets, a decrease in government control over the economy, and the return of certain federal responsibilities to the states.
Making matters worse -- much worse -- is the fact that the growing need is being met by a decrease in government programs and charitable services.
He declared support for the War in Iraq and tougher immigration laws, and advocated limits on divorce, an increased role of religion in schools and a decrease in government welfare programs.
This decrease of external support combined with a decrease in government funding for health may also hamper the government's ability to invest resources in the APE programme (WHO, 2014).
A decrease in central government funding led to cuts in some housing and unemployment benefits and reductions in some services, including almost all cultural activities except libraries.
The movie centers on the University of California at Berkeley during an ongoing state of economic siege resulting from a decrease in state-government funding.
The mediocre figure was explained in part by a 5.6% decrease in government spending and investment.
Among the causes of the deceleration were slower consumption growth and a larger decrease in government spending.Spain's unemployment rate, already the highest in the rich world, rose by a tenth of a percentage point in March, to 20.7%.
A sharp decrease in government spending would hurt economic growth and probably lead the Fed to hold off on its plan to curtail its monthly bond-buying program, a component of its monetary stimulus plan that holds down rates.
The Aspers are known to have strong views favoring a decrease in taxes and government regulations and are strong supporters of Israel.
