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Definition of Keynesian

1. Adjective. Of or relating to John Maynard Keynes or to his economic theories.

2. Noun. A follower of the economic theories of John Maynard Keynes.

Definition of Keynesian

1. Adjective. (economics) Of or pertaining to an economic theory based on the ideas of w:John Maynard Keynes John Maynard Keynes, as put forward in his book ''w:The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money'', published in 1936 in response to the w:Great Depression Great Depression of the 1930s, and extensively extended by a large body of followers before and after his death in 1946. ¹

2. Noun. (economics) A proponent of Keynesian economic doctrine. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Keynesian

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Literary usage of Keynesian

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Europe: Dimensions of Peace by Björn Hettne (1988)
"Toward a Keynesian approach on a world scale for a new Marshall Plan This plan would apply Keynesian policies on a world scale. The British economist John ..."

2. Bound to Be Free by Richard B. McKenzie (1982)
"According to Keynesian theory, which has been refined and extended by other economists, the debt accumulated through government's efforts to remedy ..."

3. Adjustment and Equity in Chile by Patricio Meller (1992)
"The severe stabilization adjustment of years l982-83, which induced a large contraction of domestic expenditure, generated an unemployment of the Keynesian ..."

4. African Voices on Structural Adjustment by Thandika Mkandawire (2003)
"The Keynesian View of Finance The Keynesian perspective on the role of finance in ... Underlying the Keynesian view is the fundamental message that it is ..."

5. The Transition of Finance in Japan and the United States: A Comparative by Thomas F. Cargill, Shoichi Royama (1988)
"At this stage of the evolution of the Keynesian model, the money supply could have been elevated to major intermediate variable status; however, ..."

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