"Say's law" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

IPA: /ˈseɪz ˈlɔː/
Etymology: After Jean-Baptiste Say (1767-1832), a French economist and businessman. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Say's law
  1. (economics) A principle whereby those who produce anything must be paid sufficiently to buy the products they make, whether it be in a local economy or the world economy. Wikipedia link: Jean-Baptiste Say, Say's law Categories (topical): Economics

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