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austerity programme refers to a set of measures implemented by a government to reduce public spending and control its budget deficit. It usually involves cutting back on public services, reducing wages, decreasing social benefits, or increasing taxes. The goal is to stabilize the economy, reduce the government's debt, and restore confidence in the country's finances. However, it can lead to economic hardships for some people and may result in reduced quality of public services.
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