| − | '''Obamanomics''' is a school of economic thought and policy being pushed by the [[Obama Administration]]. With unemployment at 10.2% as of October 2009<ref>[http://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/jobs_lost/2009/11/06/282644.html ''Newsmax'': "U.S. Jobless Rate Hits 10.2%; 190,000 Jobs Lost"]</ref> and inflation also rising since the beginning of Obama's term, it is proving to be a failed system. | + | '''Obamanomics''' is a school of economic thought and policy being pushed by the [[Obama Administration]]. Its main doctrine is massive government spending (as evidenced by the American [[Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009]]) in excess of $1 trillion, which is funded by massive borrowing through U.S. Treasury bonds<ref>[http://www.amherstwire.com/2009/03/06/faq-obamas-economic-stimulus-package/ ''Amherstwire.com'': "FAQ: Obama's Economic Stimulus Package"]</ref>. With unemployment at 10.2% as of October 2009<ref>[http://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/jobs_lost/2009/11/06/282644.html ''Newsmax'': "U.S. Jobless Rate Hits 10.2%; 190,000 Jobs Lost"]</ref> and inflation also rising since the beginning of Obama's term, it is proving to be a failed system. |