We're all Keynesians now.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A widespread consensus that Keynesian policies are now universally accepted.
- In plain terms
- Everyone now agrees with Keynesian economic ideas.
- What can you take from it?
- Keynesian economics became mainstream.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who is a Keynesian?
- Is the consensus accurate?
Another view
Keynesian policies are not universally applied or accepted.
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