voodoo economics
English
editEtymology
editCoined by George H. W. Bush during the 1980 Republican primaries.
Pronunciation
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Noun
editvoodoo economics (uncountable)
- (derogatory, slang) Supply-side economics, particularly in reference to policies based on the Laffer curve.
- 1997, “Electioneering”, in OK Computer, performed by Radiohead:
- Riot shields, voodoo economics / It's just business, cattle prods and the I.M.F / I trust I can rely on your vote