Wordnet 3.0
NOUN (1)
1.
the economic theories of John Maynard Keynes who advocated government monetary and fiscal programs intended to stimulate business activity and increase employment;
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Keynesianism \Keynesianism\ adj.
the macroeconomic theories and politico-economic policies of
British economist John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946) and his
followers; -- used especially in reference to their advocacy
of governmental action to maintain low unemployment through
government spending. See Keynes.
[WordNet 1.5 +PJC]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
Keynesianism
n 1: the economic theories of John Maynard Keynes who advocated
government monetary and fiscal programs intended to
stimulate business activity and increase employment