fiscalism
The idea that taxation should form a central part of a government's economic policyThe idea that taxation should form a central part of a government's economic policy.
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable)The idea that taxation should form a central part of a government's economic policy.
(broadly, uncountable)Excessive, oppressive taxation.
(uncountable)The belief that fiscal policy should function as the primary macroeconomic stabiliser (e.g. for controlling inflation), often associated with the IS–LM model.
Fiskalismus
Translations
2 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From fiscal + -ism.From fiscal + -ism.
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Word family
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