Keynesian

American  

[kayn-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

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Etymology

Origin of Keynesian

First recorded in 1935–40; Keynes + -ian

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Example Sentences

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Keynesian

After a discussion of Keynesian prescriptions for preventing depression in the 1940s, he sent me to George Terborgh, an obscure economist with a contrarian and bullish view on American potential.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 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

“The dominant economic assumption for really the entire post-World War II era has been that Keynesian macroeconomic management can tame the uncertainties and extremes of the economy,” Reich said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2024

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

If not countered by monetary and fiscal means - a lowering of interest rates, a fiscal Keynesian stimulus, an increase in money supply targets - a monetary deflation might set in.

From After the Rain : how the West lost the East by Samuel Vaknin

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