The phrase "to worsen the economy" means to make the overall economic situation or condition of a country or region become worse or decline. Full definition
States that have more transit demand should get increased transit funding, Katko added, and cutting funding to transit could worsen the economies of these states, which are highly dependent on transit. (104.236.62.190)
While George Osborne has miscalculated catastrophically, other factors have also been at play in worsening the economy's performance. (policy-network.net)
Speaking on the 110 ministers appointed by the President, Klutse - Avedzi said the appointments had worsened the economy due to the huge cost of managing such government appointees. (ghanapoliticsonline.com)