"Trickle-down theory" can refer to two different but related concepts:
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trickle-down theory — trickle down ,theory noun singular an economic theory according to which poor people benefit when richer people become even richer … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
trickle-down theory — Economic idea that benefits to the wealthy eventually benefit poorer groups; associated with the Reagan administration. ► “The trickle down theory is supposedly the notion that the way to benefit the poor is to have the government provide… … American business jargon
trickle-down theory — noun : an economic theory that financial benefits given to big business will in turn pass down to smaller businesses and consumers * * * an economic theory that monetary benefits directed esp. by the government to big business will in turn pass… … Useful english dictionary
trickle-down theory — noun Date: 1954 a theory that financial benefits given to big business will in turn pass down to smaller businesses and consumers … New Collegiate Dictionary
trickle-down theory — an economic theory that monetary benefits directed esp. by the government to big business will in turn pass down to and profit smaller businesses and the general public. [1950 55] * * * … Universalium
trickle-down theory — trick′le down the ory n. ecn bus an economic theory that monetary benefits directed esp. by the government to big business will in turn pass to and profit smaller businesses and the general public • Etymology: 1950–55 … From formal English to slang
Trickle Down Theory — An economic theory which states that investing money in companies and giving them tax breaks is the best way to stimulate the economy. Proponents of this theory believe that when government helps companies, they will produce more and thereby hire … Investment dictionary
trickle-down theory — UK / US noun [singular] economics an economic theory according to which poor people benefit when richer people become even richer … English dictionary
Trickle-down economics — and trickle down theory, is the economic political argument that the increases in the earnings of the rich are good for the poor because some of those additional earnings will benefit the middle class and the poor through increased spending,… … Wikipedia
trickle-down — ¦ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ adjective 1. : relating to or working on the principle of trickle down theory trickle down economics 2. : characterized by or being a derived often beneficial effect especially at a lower level (as in a hierarchy) political… … Useful english dictionary
