A subsidy refers to fund given by the government to a private person or entity. Subsidies are often justified as
being for a socially beneficial purpose, although economists point out that subsidies may often be socially detrimental.
... of the census of 2000, there are 19,701 people, 6,700 households, and 5,011 families residing in the town. The population density is 1,549.2/km² (4,010.1/mi²). ...