redirigiste
Redirigiste is a term used in French-language political and economic discourse to describe a person who advocates for redirecting economic policy, resources, or production toward specific goals or sectors, typically through targeted intervention or guided investment rather than broad laissez-faire or full central planning. The term implies a deliberate shift in policy direction rather than a complete overhaul of the economic system.
Etymology and scope: The word comes from rediriger, meaning to redirect, with the suffix -iste indicating a
Context and usage: A redirigiste may support policies that steer capital, subsidies, or public support toward
Criticism and notes: Critics argue that the term can be vague or ideologically charged, conflating different