"helicopter money" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Coined by Milton Friedman in 1969 using the metaphor of money being dropped from the sky (out of nowhere). Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} helicopter money (uncountable)
  1. Money that is created and dispersed by the central bank. Wikipedia link: Milton Friedman, helicopter money Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-helicopter_money-en-noun-I7vJzxgH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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