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John Maynard Keynes

British economist, 1883 to 1946

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Argued in The General Theory that governments should spend to fight recessions, and helped design the postwar Bretton Woods system. His ideas shaped economic policy for decades.

John Maynard Keynes sits in the left-libertarian part of the Caucus economy and liberty compass: leaning state-led and leaning libertarian. The clearest positions are strongly institutional on institutions, leaning tech-optimist on technology and leaning state-led on economy.

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Where John Maynard Keynes sits on ten dimensions

Each scale runs from one pole to the other, and the dot shows the overall tendency of this person's record and public life. These are simplified estimates and open to debate.

💰EconomyLeaning state-led
State-ledFree market
⚖️Liberty and authorityLeaning libertarian
LibertarianAuthoritarian
🎭CultureLeaning progressive
ProgressiveTraditional
🌍NationSlightly globalist
GlobalistNationalist
🌱EnvironmentSlightly nature-first
Growth-firstNature-first
🤖TechnologyLeaning tech-optimist
Tech-cautiousTech-optimist
🕊️War and peaceSlightly peace-first
Peace-firstStrength-first
🏛️InstitutionsStrongly institutional
Anti-establishmentInstitutional
🙏ReligionSlightly secular
SecularReligious
🛡️InterventionismSlightly interventionist
Non-interventionistInterventionist

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Political views closest to John Maynard Keynes

KeynesianismSupports government spending and central bank action to smooth recessions and protect…99%FabianismPursues socialism gradually through research, education and reform rather than revolution.99%Nordic modelPairs open markets and high trust with high taxes, strong unions and generous public…99%Social liberalismDefends individual rights and open societies while backing public services and equal…98%

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