In economics, mandatory spending is spending on certain programs that is mandated, or required, by existing law. In the United States, mandatory spending refers to budget authority and ensuing outlays provided in laws other than appropriations acts, including annually appropriated entitlements.
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- In economics, mandatory spending is spending on certain programs that is mandated, or required, by existing law. In the United States, mandatory spending refers to budget authority and ensuing outlays provided in laws other than appropriations acts, including annually appropriated entitlements. For example, nearly three-fourths of USDA spending is classified as mandatory (or appropriated entitlement) spending, including the farm commodity price and income support programs, crop insurance, food stamps and child nutrition programs.
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- In economics, mandatory spending is spending on certain programs that is mandated, or required, by existing law. In the United States, mandatory spending refers to budget authority and ensuing outlays provided in laws other than appropriations acts, including annually appropriated entitlements.
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