John Maynard Keynes proposed that during economic downturns, governments should increase public spending and investment to stimulate demand and pull the economy out of depression. He argued for counter-cyclical fiscal policies, where the government would run deficits to finance this spending, thereby creating jobs and boosting consumer confidence. Keynes believed that by increasing aggregate demand, economies could recover more quickly from recessions. His ideas laid the foundation for modern macroeconomic policy and the welfare state.
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J.M. Keynes attributed the Great Depression primarily to a collapse in aggregate demand, which he believed was exacerbated by a lack of consumer and business confidence. He argued that this decline in demand led to reduced production, rising unemployment, and falling incomes, creating a vicious cycle. Keynes also emphasized the role of inadequate monetary policy and the failure of the banking system to provide necessary liquidity. His solution advocated for government intervention to stimulate demand through fiscal policies, such as increased public spending.
Full employment
Depression and Unemployment.
The government
Great Depression
The Great Depression
keynes, keynesian
Keynes believed that only government intervention could get a country out of a depression and the economy back on track.
J.M. Keynes attributed the Great Depression primarily to a collapse in aggregate demand, which he believed was exacerbated by a lack of consumer and business confidence. He argued that this decline in demand led to reduced production, rising unemployment, and falling incomes, creating a vicious cycle. Keynes also emphasized the role of inadequate monetary policy and the failure of the banking system to provide necessary liquidity. His solution advocated for government intervention to stimulate demand through fiscal policies, such as increased public spending.
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Economist John Maynard Keynes argued that deficit spending was the best way to address a long-term economic depression. His policies are collectively known as Keynesian economics.
Depression and Unemployment.
Full Employment
The government
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Strict control on stock speculation