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voodoo economics en · NOUN

Pronunciation

Etymology

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

Meanings

  1. (derogatory, slang, uncountable) Supply-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: