Keynesian

American  

[keyn-zee-uhn] / ˈkeɪn zi ən /

adjective

1. of or relating to the economic theories, doctrines, or policies of Keynes or his followers, especially the policy of maintaining high employment and controlling inflation by varying the interest rates, tax rates, and public expenditure.

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noun

1. a person who maintains or supports the theories, doctrines, or policies of Keynes.

Other Word Forms

• Keynesianism
  noun

Etymology

Origin of Keynesian

First recorded in 1935–40; Keynes + -ian

Example Sentences

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Keynesian

New Keynesians like Mankiw adapted the Keynesian model to include this expectations phenomenon, while maintaining that prices and wages in the real world adjust slowly.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

And while emotions run hot, and headlines scream loudly, investors would do well to consider their own Keynesian “vibe check” before reacting to what’s happening in their portfolios.

From Barron's ● Mar. 11, 2026

When he faces the King of Diamonds in a contest of chance and averages based on a concept known as The Keynesian Beauty Contest, he gives each a workout.

From Salon ● Dec. 31, 2022

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

Since some sections of the economy are devoted to investments, there is also the Keynesian phenomenon that investments influence activity, income and nominal savings.

From Definition & Reality in the General Theory of Political Economy by Thomas Colignatus