Murray Rothbard

Keynes was scarcely a 'revolutionary' in any real sense. He possessed the tactical wit to dress up ancient statist and inflationist fallacies with modern, pseudoscientific jargon, making them appear to be the latest findings of economic science.

American Economist

Keynes eliminated economic theory's ancient role as spoilsport for inflationist and statist schemes, leading a new generation of economists on to academic power and to political pelf and privilege.

Rush Limbaugh

Obama is a statist. He's an authoritarian. He doesn't want to govern; he wants to rule.

American Entertainer

Zanny Minton Beddoes

France's economy is stagnant, statist, and uncompetitive and urgently needs reform.

British Journalist

The term 'statist' often has a negative implication, suggesting excessive government control.

Negative Connotation

'Statist' is commonly used in political debates to criticize opponents' policies for being too government-centered.

Political Debate

Use 'statist' to describe policies that advocate increased government control in economic or social matters.