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Keynesian economics

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Economic theories that advocate using government spending programs to increase employment. They are based on the thinking of John Maynard Keynes.

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Keynesian economics is largely focused on demand, changes in which, it posits, cause the business cycle to fluctuate.

From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2022

One thing I always say is, until the Great Depression, it’s easier to be sympathetic to people who don’t understand how economic depressions happen because they didn’t understand Keynesian economics.

From Slate • Nov. 2, 2020

But the most important lesson from Keynesian economics is not about money — it’s about belief.

From Washington Post • Mar. 18, 2020

Today young people coming out of college with business degrees can be expected to debate Keynesian economics with the best/worst of them.

From Washington Times • Oct. 1, 2019

John Maynard Keynes got it right and thus was born Keynesian economics starting with this basic concept in 1936.

From Textbooks • Nov. 29, 2017

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