Johnsonomics
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Economic policies associated with the administration of Lyndon B. Johnson, 1963–1969. US, rare, uncountable
"With interest on the national debt at $100 billion annually, and the total debt at $1 trillion, these figures are not Reaganomics but Johnsonomics coming home to roost with an assist from Richard Nixon, Jerry Ford and Jimmy Carter."
Example
More examples"With interest on the national debt at $100 billion annually, and the total debt at $1 trillion, these figures are not Reaganomics but Johnsonomics coming home to roost with an assist from Richard Nixon, Jerry Ford and Jimmy Carter."
Etymology
Blend of Johnson + economics, equivalent to Johnson + -nomics.
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