Definitions

Keynesian

 Play Keynes·i·an
designating, of, or in accord with the economic theories of Keynes and his followers, which hold that full employment and a stable economy depend on the continued governmental stimulation of spending and investment through adjustment of interest rates and tax rates, deficit financing, etc.
an adherent of these theories

Keynesian

adjective

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.

noun

A supporter of Keynes's economic theories.

Related Forms:

  • Keynes′i·an·ism

    noun


keynesian

Adjective

(comparative more Keynesian, superlative most Keynesian)

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

(plural Keynesians)

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

  • Menu
  • Dictionary
    • Dictionary
    • YD Original
    • Webster's
    • American Heritage
    • Wiktionary
    • Ologies
    • Computer
    • Invest
    • Law
  • Thesaurus
  • Examples
    • See in a sentence
    • Example articles
  • Quotes
    • Famous Quotes
    • Quote Articles
  • Flash Cards
  • Spanish
    • Spanish-English Translation
    • Reference
  • Reference
    • Education
    • ESL
    • Grammar
    • Abbreviations
    • Biography
    • Books & Literature
    • Examples
    • Foreign Languages
    • Resources
    • Slideshows
  • Word Finder
    • Word Finder
    • 4 Pics 1 Word Answers
    • Word Game Dictionary
    • Unscramble
    • Words With Friends Cheat
Share
  • Menu
  • Dictionary
    • Dictionary
    • YD Original
    • Webster's
    • American Heritage
    • Wiktionary
    • Ologies
    • Computer
    • Invest
    • Law
  • Thesaurus
  • Examples
    • See in a sentence
    • Example articles
  • Quotes
    • Famous Quotes
    • Quote Articles
  • Flash Cards
  • Spanish
    • Spanish-English Translation
    • Reference
  • Reference
    • Education
    • ESL
    • Grammar
    • Abbreviations
    • Biography
    • Books & Literature
    • Examples
    • Foreign Languages
    • Resources
    • Slideshows
  • Word Finder
    • Word Finder
    • 4 Pics 1 Word Answers
    • Word Game Dictionary
    • Unscramble
    • Words With Friends Cheat
Share
  • Home
  • Dictionary Definitions
  • Keynesian

Words near Keynesian in the dictionary


  • keymen
  • Keynes
  • Keynes John Maynard
  • Keynes, John Maynard
  • Keynesian
  • Keynesian economics
  • keynesianism
  • keynesians
  • keyness
  • keynote

Follow YourDictionary

Join YourDictionary today

Create and save customized flash cards. Sign up today and start improving your vocabulary!

Please set a username for yourself.
People will see it as Author Name with your public flash cards.