# Keynesianism

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkeɪnziənɪz.m̩/

## Definitions
1. A prescriptive or normative economic stance according to which the state should actively stimulate economic growth and improve stability in the private sector through interest rates, taxation and public projects.

## Etymology
From Keynesian + -ism; named after John Maynard Keynes, British economist.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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