Keynesianism

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

Keynesianism
    n 1: the economic theories of John Maynard Keynes who advocated
         government monetary and fiscal programs intended to
         stimulate business activity and increase employment

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Keynesianism \Keynesianism\ adj.
   the macroeconomic theories and politico-economic policies of
   British economist John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946) and his
   followers; -- used especially in reference to their advocacy
   of governmental action to maintain low unemployment through
   government spending. See {Keynes}.
   [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]