Monday, February 6, 2012

What does ‘Keynesian’ mean?


What does it mean to be a ‘Keynesian’? This column argues that, like so much in economics, the label has become politicised. The cost is an impoverished policy debate that is resulting in millions of avoidable job cuts.
 Read it at Vox.eu
Fiscal policy: What does ‘Keynesian’ mean?
by Jonathan Portes | Director of the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (UK)

Good summary of some major points.

Some economists are shifting their thinking based on empirical evidence stemming from the global financial crisis.

0 comments:

Disclaimer

The views expressed may contain certain forward-looking statements. Although they are forecasts, actual results may be meaningfully different. This material represents an assessment of the market and conditions at a particular time and is not a guarantee of future results. This information should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice regarding any security in particular. The opinions expressed here are the author's and do not reflect any opinion of John Thomas Financial, my Broker/Dealer, or any of its Affiliates. Securities offered through John Thomas Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC/NASDAQ. Accounts are carried by Sterne Agee, LLC, Member NYSE/SIPC.