Meaning of Kennedynomics | Babel Free

Definitions

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

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Examples

“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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