cross-subsidization
noun[U]
FINANCE(UKalsocross-subsidisation)ukusasituationin whichprofitsfrom oneactivityare used topayfor anotheractivitythat islosingmoneyor making lessmoney:
Hewantsto end thecross-subsidization ofthe differentproductswhich aresoldby differentpartsof thebank.
cross-subsidize
verb[T](UKalsocross-subsidise)
Usemoneyfromsmallercontractsto cross-subsidize thebigone.
cross-subsidy
noun[CorU]
There is awidespreadbeliefthatsignificantcross-subsidiesexistin thewater,gasandelectricityutilityindustries.