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Noun

Bushonomics ‎(uncountable)

1. (US politics) The economic policies associated with the presidency of George Herbert Walker Bush, 1989-1993.
   • 1992, July 8, “David Gergen”, in Democrats' 'Comeback Kid' Revels in Latest Returns:

     Ross Perot's advisers suggest he may push a much bolder plan, investing hundreds of billions in infrastructure; but until he delivers, Clinton clearly occupies the high ground against Bushonomics.

2. (US politics) The economic policies associated with the presidency of George W. Bush, 2001-2009.
   • 2000, August 18, “Richard S. Dunham”, in Battlin' Al Comes Out Swinging:

     According to the Democratic nominee, Bushonomics would "squander" the surplus.

Related terms

• Bushian
• Bushism
• Bush Doctrine
• (blends of US president names and "economics"): Nixonomics, Carternomics, Reaganomics, Clintonomics, Obamanomics