So I'm currently taking macroeconomics and we are currently learning about Keynes vs Classical Economics.
Classical
This is considered the first school of economic thought. It was founded by Adam Smith who wrote The Wealth of Nations. He basically supported the idea of no government intervention. Some of you may have heard of Say's Law which states that supply creates its own demand. Smith would say that the economy will eventually correct itself without government intervention.
Keynesian
Keynes would disagree with the classical school of thought and say that the market is imperfect and cannot sustain itself. Therefore, government intervention is necessary and should stimulate demand. When the government stimulates demand, there is economic growth. Pretty much, he is saying that the government should give money to people so people can buy things and this will stimulate the economy.
Of course there is a middle ground to this which includes Neo-Keynesian and Neo-Classical economics.
Which would you choose? Government intervention or no government intervention?
no government intervention sounds good, but I couldn't say for sure
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ReplyDeleteinteresting, we were discussing this in my political science class the other day
ReplyDeletepeople dont seem to realize the impact that government has on their daily lives
ReplyDeleteI would probably think Keynesian would be better, but I don't know for sure.
ReplyDeleteno intervention sounds and is best. I'm a Poli Sci major so I have a little background about what each side says and wants. To me keynesianism sounds like consumerism (ie spending in order to grow the economy). Idon't knwo how liberals can be against consumerism and yet purport to support Keynesianism.
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