"Mirrleesian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Mirrleesian [comparative], most Mirrleesian [superlative]
Etymology: From Mirrlees + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Mirrlees|ian}} Mirrlees + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Mirrleesian (comparative more Mirrleesian, superlative most Mirrleesian)
  1. (economics) Of or relating to James Mirrlees (1936–2018), Scottish economist. Categories (topical): Economics
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