voodoo economics
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Meaning · English
Supply-side economics, particularly in reference to policies based on the Laffer curve.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Riot shields, voodoo economics / It's just business, cattle prods and the I.M.F / I trust I can rely on your vote
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “voodoo economics” mean?
Supply-side economics, particularly in reference to policies based on the Laffer curve.
Is “voodoo economics” formal or informal?
voodoo economics is generally derogatory, slang.