Definition of «net contributor»

A net contributor is an individual or entity that contributes more to society than they consume. This can be measured in various ways, such as through taxes paid, charitable donations made, and other forms of community involvement. In essence, a net contributor is someone who gives back to their community and helps to make it a better place.

Sentences with «net contributor»

Firstly, smokers tend to die before they cost the state much money in later life - but after their working life, where they are usually net contributors. (politics.co.uk)
As agricultural subsidies and cohesion funds are, of course, not spent according to contribution, some member states end up as net contributors, some as net recipients. (blog.politics.ox.ac.uk)
In June, the International Monetary Fund called Deutsche Bank «the most important net contributor to systemic risks» among globally important financial institutions. (theatlantic.com)
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