👉 Missourianism is a political ideology that emphasizes the role of government in controlling and regulating the economy, particularly in Missouri. It advocates for the creation of a centralized authority to oversee the state's economic development and promote social welfare programs. The term was coined by Robert B. Smith in 1972 as a critique of the more laissez-faire approach often advocated by politicians in Missouri during the 1960s, particularly those who were perceived as being too pro-business or
