voodoo economics

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English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Noun

voodoo economics (uncountable)

  1. (derogatory, slang) supply-side economics, particularly in reference to policies based on the Laffer curve.