Sentence examples for encouraged consumption from inspiring English sources

Both economies encouraged consumption by offering tax cuts and/or cheap credit.

They said the president encouraged consumption with a 2002 decree freezing electricity and other utility rates.

During the Second World War, the Japanese colonized eastern China, planted opium, and encouraged consumption.

In Rochester, Minn., the President maintained once more that his economic policies are working and that his tax program "encouraged consumption".

China's leaders have encouraged consumption to spur growth, but now seem worried about extravagance.

We identified novel barriers to lifestyle change: such disincentives included strong negative influences of social networks, linked to cultural norms which encouraged consumption of 'delicious' but unhealthy food and discouraged engagement in physical activity.

They said the agency's advice encourages consumption of seafood with dangerous levels of mercury.

Millions are spent on encouraging consumption for every pound spent on seeking to discourage it.

"The issue is that sweet tastes tend to encourage consumption of excessive amounts," Dr. Caballero said.

As the supply of new workers tightens, wages will rise and encourage consumption.

One might think that low interest rates would encourage consumption by reducing the reward for saving.