Reguleerseade

Reguleerseade, also known as regulative economy, is a concept in economics that emphasizes the role of government intervention in the economy to achieve stability and full employment. It was a key component of the Keynesian economic theory, which was developed by John Maynard Keynes in the 1930s. The term "reguleerseade" is derived from the Latin words "regulare," meaning to regulate, and "economia," meaning economy.

In a regulative economy, the government plays an active role in managing the economy through various policies and interventions. These can include fiscal policy, such as taxation and government spending, and monetary policy, such as controlling the money supply and interest rates. The primary goal of these interventions is to stabilize the economy during periods of crisis or recession, ensuring that aggregate demand remains sufficient to maintain full employment and prevent deflation.

Key features of a regulative economy include:

1. Active fiscal policy: The government may increase spending or reduce taxes to stimulate economic activity during a recession.

2. Expansionary monetary policy: Central banks may lower interest rates or increase the money supply to encourage borrowing and spending.

3. Price controls and wage freezes: In some cases, governments may implement price controls or wage freezes to prevent inflation.

4. Public works programs: Governments may fund large-scale infrastructure projects to create jobs and stimulate economic growth.

Reguleerseade was a popular economic policy during the post-World War II era, particularly in Europe and the United States. However, it has since been largely replaced by more market-oriented economic policies, such as monetarism and supply-side economics. Despite its decline in popularity, the principles of regulative economy continue to influence modern economic thought and policy.