"Kuznets curve" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈkʌznɛts kɝv/ Forms: Kuznets curves [plural]
Etymology: Named after economist Simon Kuznets (1901–1985). Etymology templates: {{named-after/list|economist||||}} economist, {{!}} |, {{lang|en|Simon Kuznets}} Simon Kuznets, {{named-after|en|Simon Kuznets|born=1901|died=1985|occ=economist|wplink==}} Named after economist Simon Kuznets (1901–1985) Head templates: {{en-noun}} Kuznets curve (plural Kuznets curves)
  1. (economics) A theoretical curve that graphs the hypothesis that as an economy develops, market forces first increase and then decrease economic inequality. Wikipedia link: Kuznets curve Categories (topical): Economics
    Sense id: en-Kuznets_curve-en-noun-fVUY66d9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: economics, science, sciences

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