"trickle-down hypothesis" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Attributed to humorist Will Rogers. Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} trickle-down hypothesis
  1. (economics) The idea that policies benefiting the wealthy shall ultimately benefit everybody else. Wikipedia link: Will Rogers Categories (topical): Economics Synonyms: trickle down hypothesis Related terms: trickle down, supply-side economics, shit rolls downhill
    Sense id: en-trickle-down_hypothesis-en-noun-x~XQKbR1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English quotations with omitted translation Topics: economics, science, sciences

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