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What does it mean?
The author compares Keynesian spending to a absurd medical cure.
In plain terms
Keynesian fixes seem like an absurd medical cure.
What can you take from it?
Question solutions that ignore root causes.

Where it applies

  • government spending
  • economic debate

Putting it to work

  • demand root cause analysis
  • avoid quick fixes

Questions to consider

  • Is this fix treating symptoms or causes?
  • When do policies feel absurd?

Another view

Some stimulus works even if causes differ.

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