new economics

noun

plural in form but usually singular in construction
: an economic concept that is a logical extension of Keynesianism and that holds that appropriate fiscal and monetary maneuvering can maintain healthy economic growth and prosperity indefinitely

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Some of these woes have been masked by higher movie ticket prices — which are expected to help boost the domestic box office above $10 billion for the first time since the pandemic — but the moviegoing industry is still adapting to new economics. — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

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First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of new economics was in 1928

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“New economics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/new%20economics. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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