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Economist · 1883–1946

John Maynard Keynes Political views on the 12 axes

Showed that governments can fight slumps by spending, shaping the mixed economies and welfare states of the 20th century.

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Where John Maynard Keynes stands

Our estimate from their writing and record. Axes they took no clear view on are left out.

Structure
Federal40%60%Unitary

Centrist

Representation
Democratic85%15%Autocratic

Direct Democracy

Power
Security45%55%Freedom

Centrist

Diplomacy
Internationalist80%20%Nationalist

Internationalism

Military
Militarist40%60%Pacifist

Neutral

Trade
Protectionist50%50%Globalist

Moderate

Economy
Equality60%40%Markets

Mixed Economic

Control
Planned60%40%Laissez-Faire

Balanced

Religion
Secular85%15%Religious

Atheist

Culture
Progressive75%25%Traditional

Progressive

Technology
Technology80%20%Bioconservative

Accelerationist

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