The Keynesian Multiplier Fairy Tale

Tags: Capital and Interest Theory, Keynes

10/29/2024 Tho Bishop

One of the myths of Keynesian theory is that through monetary injections and government purchases, an economy can spend itself into prosperity. While such a scenario is economically impossible, most mainstream economists still believe it.

Original article: The Keynesian Multiplier Fairy Tale

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