voodoo economics

noun

Supply-side economics, particularly in reference to policies based on the Laffer curve.

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Meanings

nounvoodoo economics (uncountable)
  1. derogatoryslanguncountableSupply-side economics, particularly in reference to policies based on the Laffer curve.

    Riot shields, voodoo economics / It's just business, cattle prods and the I.M.F / I trust I can rely on your vote

    1997, “Electioneering”, in OK Computer, performed by Radiohead

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
supply-side economics

Origin

Coined by George H. W. Bush during the 1980 Republican primaries.

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