Keynesian economics puts demand at the centre of economic stabilisation
A guide to Keynesian economics, its focus on aggregate demand, and the fiscal and monetary tools it supports.
By Sarah Jenkins 2 weeks agoChief Macro Economics Correspondent
Sarah Jenkins
Sarah covers central banks, sovereign debt, and the data behind the cycle. She spent eight years at a rates desk before moving to journalism.
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