With inflation picking up to around 3 percent, the Fed may see less reason to encourage new spending, economists said.

At Passages there was no charge for parking on weekends, probably to encourage spending.

This is considered a fiscally conservative measure to encourage spending.

These resources had encouraged private-sector spending in excess of £2 billion.

The Fed's interest rate cuts are intended to encourage this borrowing and spending.

Lower taxes encourages spending, saving, and investing - all necessary for a healthy economy.

While the Government's goal is to hold down medical costs, this part of the tax law encourages extra medical spending.

The Fed has cut the rate 12 times since the start of 2001 in an effort to encourage spending and end the lingering economic slowdown.

This puts money back into the economy and encourages spending, which helps bring the country out of its recession.

To encourage spending, some countries offer tax rebates on purchases tourists take home.