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Keynes·ian·ism | \ ˈkān-zē-ə-ˌni-zəm 
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\Definition of Keynesianism
: the economic theories and programs ascribed to John M. Keynes and his followers specifically : the advocacy of monetary and fiscal programs by government to increase employment and spending
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