Galbraithian
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- noun
- /ɡælˈbreɪθiən/
- Formal
Examples
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While hardly a conservative, he is no longer the Galbraithian liberal he once was.
Academic text (1991) -
However, by the late 1970s and early 1980s, much of the public appeared to have become disillusioned with the Galbraithian social agenda.
Academic text (1991) -
His goal was to revive the Galbraithian policy tradition to provide the intellectual inspiration for an economic rebirth of the American economy by a fundamental redirection of the way economic policies are formulated.
Academic text (1991) -
The Galbraithian view of an affluent America was challenged in the 1960s by evidence of rampant poverty among at least 20 percent of the population (Harrington, 1962).
Academic text (1990) -
A Galbraithian believes that the government should play a crucial role in regulating the economy.
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Many Galbraithians advocate for policies that address income inequality and social welfare programs.
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In discussions about economic policy, a Galbraithian perspective often emphasizes the need for government intervention.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Galbraithian = Galbraith (transparent) = Galbraith + ian
The noun denoting a follower is transparently formed from the name 'Galbraith' with the suffix '-ian' (common for forming adherent nouns).
Etymology
Galbraithian (as a noun) names a person who follows the ideas of John Kenneth Galbraith, with the -ian ending showing 'a follower' in the same way Newtonian shows a follower of Newton. That's why a Galbraithian often supports government action in markets and public investment.