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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Subsidy Subsidy The term 'Subsidy ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' A direct or indirect benefit granted by a government for the production or distribution (including export) of a good or to supplement other services. Generally, subsidies are thought to be production and trade distorting, resulting in an inefficient use of resources. Arguably, subsidies may be justified on grounds that they adjust for nonmarket considerations that are as important as market values. This term also is used to refer to federal reimbursements for meals served through child and elderly nutrition programs'. Previous 5 Terms: subsets of the real number system subsidence Subsidence Inversion Subsidiary Subsidized Senior Housing Next 5 Terms: Subsistence farm Substance Substance-specific applied research Substantial Financial Risk Substantial Probability About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.