Keynes believed that the best method for tackling recessions was to reduce government spending and raise taxes,thereby reducing the federal budget deficit.

Keynes

An economist who advocated for government intervention in markets to mitigate the adverse effects of economic recessions and depressions through fiscal and monetary policies.

Government Spending

Expenditures made by the public sector on goods and services such as healthcare, education, and defense, which can impact the country's economy.

Federal Budget Deficit

The shortfall where the federal government's expenditures exceed its revenues in a given fiscal year.