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Keynesian
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Keynes·i·an  (knz-n)
adj.
Of or relating to the economic theories of John Maynard Keynes, especially those theories advocating government monetary and fiscal programs designed to increase employment and stimulate business activity.
n.
A supporter of Keynes's economic theories.

Keynesi·an·ism n.

Keynesian [keɪnzɪən]
adj
1. (Economics) of or relating to the theories of John Maynard Keynes, 1st Baron Keynes, the English economist (1883-1946)
2. (Economics) a follower or admirer of Keynes
Keynesianism  n
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Noun1.Keynesian - a follower of the economic theories of John Maynard Keynes
follower - a person who accepts the leadership of another
Adj.1.Keynesian - of or relating to John Maynard Keynes or to his economic theories
Translations
Keynesian [ˈkiːnzɪən] ADJ & Nkeynesiano/a m/f


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Liberal Democrats certainly were not alone in embracing Keynes; Richard Nixon famously declared in 1971, "We are all Keynesians now.
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