"flypaper theory" meaning in All languages combined

See flypaper theory on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} flypaper theory (uncountable)
  1. (economics) The idea that the burdens of taxation "stick" to those taxed directly instead of spreading through the economy. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Economics
    Sense id: en-flypaper_theory-en-noun-vTxkfqIJ Topics: economics, sciences
  2. (military) The idea that it is desirable to lure one's enemies into a single country or area where they can be more effectively dealt with. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-flypaper_theory-en-noun-6e8mVA8g Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 20 80 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 20 80 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 7 93 Topics: government, military, politics, war
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