noun

monetarism

monetarism

Monetarism was influential in the 1980s.

Monetarism was influential in the 1980s.

((monetarism)) an economic theory Monetarism was influential in the 1980s.

Synonyms: (economic theories like) Keynesianism, supply-side economics

From 'monetary' + the suffix '-ism' (denoting a theory or doctrine). 'Monetary' comes from Latin 'moneta' (money).

Break it down: 'Monetar-' (related to money) + '-ism' (a belief system). It's a belief system about money's role in the economy.

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