creditism

English

noun
Definitions
  • (economics) a socio-economic system associated with capitalism but distinguished from it due to wealth being loaned out rather than being invested.
  • (macroeconomics) A theory that the quantity of credit is a more important financial indicator for central banks to use to govern the economy than the money supply or interest rates.
  • (political economy) social Social creditism.

Etymology

Suffix from English credit.

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English

credit

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