(noun) A pun on Reaganomics, this term refers to any would-be economic policy of preeminent scientist-philosopher Carl Sagan. Although not a politician himself, Dr. Sagan's political leanings were informed by scientific knowledge and were extremely liberal, progressive, and compassionate.
Examples of Saganomic policies include, but are not limited to:
1) Nuclear disarmament
2) Legalization of cannabis
3) Environmental conservation
4) Understanding the cosmos
Person 1: I am baffled that we pour so much money into the machinery of war while NASA's budget is always being cut. I believe our survival as a species depends on how well we understand the cosmos.
A financial system in which everything (especially plasma TVs) is purchased on deferred payment interest free credit without any hope of ever paying any of the debt off
Using the simple premise of boganomics, Gary and Tracy now have a plasma TV in every room but do not have any food in the fridge.
1. The belief that adding bacon to any recipe will increase its appeal.
2. The tendency of elected officials to tack on funding projects to completely unrelatedlegislation.
1. "Tell me again why you added bacon to these chocolate chip cookies." "Baconomics, dude - bacon makes everything taste better!"
2. "The US Senate added funding for a highway building project in Iowa to the bill giving cattle in California the right to vote in local elections."