"Harberger triangle" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Harberger triangles [plural]
Etymology: Named after Arnold Harberger (born 1924), American economist. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Harberger triangle (plural Harberger triangles)
  1. (economics) A graphical representation of the deadweight loss (as measured on a supply and demand graph) in the trade of a given product or service caused by market failure or government failure. Wikipedia link: Arnold Harberger Categories (topical): Economics Synonyms: Harberger's triangle
    Sense id: en-Harberger_triangle-en-noun-l~60Dezj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: economics, science, sciences

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