Here’s a set of definitions for common and emerging economic and fiscal terms often seen bandied about in news reports.

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The U.S. economy grew at a robust 2.8% in the second quarter, far faster than economists’ predictions of just 2%. The miss is reminiscent of a long losing streak for doomsaying about the U.S. economy.

Keynesian economics is a theory whose premise is that aggregate demand is a primary driver of the economy and employment. Keynesian economics is an economic theory, and the basic premise is that ...