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Plebonomics noun /ˌplɛb.əˈnɒ.mɪks/

1. A political strategy focused on gaining the support of the general populace (plebs) by promising economic benefits that are often superficial, trivial, or not feasible in the long term. Such promises are usually designed to appeal directly to the immediate desires or needs of the common people, rather than offering sustainable solutions to economic issues. 2. The practice of proposing populist economic policies during election campaigns that are perceived as pandering to the base instincts of voters, rather than being based on sound economic principles. These policies are often criticized for being short-term fixes or gimmicks rather than substantive economic reforms.

Usage:

The party's latest promise of reducing the tax on everyday items was dismissed by critics as plebonomics, arguing it was a superficial attempt to win votes rather than a viable economic policy.

In the run-up to the elections, several candidates engaged in plebonomics, offering immediate but unsustainable financial incentives to sway the electorate.

Derivation:

Coined from "pleb," referring to the common people, and "economics," indicating the field of economic policies and strategies. The term implies a cynical use of economic promises to manipulate or appeal to the broad base of voters without offering genuine or long-term economic benefits.

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