Meaning of Kennedynomics | Babel Free

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Economic policies associated with the administration of John F. Kennedy, 1961–1963.

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“Kennedy also championed what is now called Reaganomics. He cut⟳ taxes, increased government spending and borrowed money to finance it, all in the name⟳ of stimulating the economy. If you don’t like⟳ Reaganomics, you wouldn’t like⟳ Kennedynomics.”

“I don’t understand⟳ Reaganomics and never have⟳. Of course I never understood Carternomics, Fordonomics, Nixonomics, Johnsonomics, or Kennedynomics either. The best I have⟳ been able to figure⟳ out is that you just send⟳ all you can to Washington and hope⟳ to get⟳ a little in return⟳.”

“Clinton practices reverse Kennedynomics.”

“Bush kept pushing tax-cutting as a panacea a la Reaganomics and Kennedynomics.”

“> II love⟳ Reaganomics. It worked fabulously under Reagan., and if it / > hadn't of been for politics everyone would see⟳ that. / > / > But Reaganomics alone won't cover⟳ the cost⟳ of this war in my opinion, / > / Then raise⟳ taxes, stall economic activity and reduce⟳ tax revenue, get⟳ some socialist democrats on the job. / Or, we can practice Kennedynomics. Those who want⟳ higher taxes can voluntarily increase⟳ their tax rate.”

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