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Keynesian economics

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  1. 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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