Meanings
nounBushonomics (uncountable)
- USuncountablegovernmentThe economic policies associated with the presidency of George Herbert Walker Bush, 1989–1993.
Ross Perot's advisers suggest he may push a much bolder plan, investing hundreds of billions in infrastructure; but until he delivers, Clinton clearly occupies the high ground against Bushonomics.
1992 July 8, David Gergen, “Democrats' 'Comeback Kid' Revels in Latest Returns”, in Rocky Mountain News - USuncountablegovernmentThe economic policies associated with the presidency of George W. Bush, 2001–2009.
According to the Democratic nominee, Bushonomics would "squander" the surplus.
2000 August 18, Richard S. Dunham, “Battlin' Al Comes Out Swinging”, in Business Week
Origin
Blend of Bush + economics, equivalent to Bush + -onomics.
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