— Keynesianism , n.
/kayn"zee euhn/ , adj.
1. of or pertaining to the economic theories, doctrines, or policies of Keynes or his followers, esp. the policy of maintaining high employment and controlling inflation by varying the interest rates, tax rates, and public expenditure.
n.
2. a person who maintains or supports the theories, doctrines, or policies of Keynes.
[ 1935-40; KEYNES + -IAN ]