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  9. Date:         Mon, 21 Dec 1992 13:09:27 -0400
  10. Sender:       Forum for the Discussion of Politics <POLITICS@UCF1VM.BITNET>
  11. From:         The Integral Differential <DEMON@DESIRE.WRIGHT.EDU>
  12. Subject:      Re: POLITICS FAQ, part one: purpose, rules, terms, etc.
  13. Comments: To: POLITICS@OHSTVMA.ACS.OHIO-STATE.EDU
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  15.  
  16. >
  17. >libertarian: One who wishes to maximize individual freedom, even at the cost
  18. >             of some other social goals.
  19.  
  20.         I'd remove the "even at the cost..." since it's a) not true and b)
  21. implies some evil side effects.
  22.  
  23. >Supply-Side
  24. >economics:   Economic doctrine stating that the gov't can positively affect
  25. >             long-term economic growth, and thus long-term economic stability.
  26. >             Largely, they advocate lower tax rates and deregulation as ways
  27. >             to encourage reinvestment, and to increase business' efficiency.
  28.  
  29.         Peeeyyyuuuuuuuuuu!
  30.  
  31.         Supply-side economics:
  32.  
  33.         Stimulus of _supply producing_ economic factors and sectors to make the
  34. produciton of goods (supply) easier.  As opposed to demand side, which moves to
  35. stimulate consumption (demand).
  36.  
  37.         Either can be done by the goverment.
  38.  
  39. Brett'
  40.