John Weeks (1941 – 26 July 2020) was an American economist, critic of neoliberal economics and a policy advisor to the Labour party under Jeremy Corbyn.
He received a degree in economics from the University of Texas in 1963 and subsequently enrolled in PhD-studies.
Weeks published academic papers, books and policy reports in these areas.
[5][6] Weeks is credited with coining the phrase "quantity theory of competition" to reflect a proposition that more competition in various aspects of the markets (producers, consumers, and workers) will create a more efficient economy.
[7] In August 2015, Weeks endorsed Jeremy Corbyn's campaign in the Labour Party leadership election.