"Rahn curve" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Rahn curves [plural]
Etymology: After Richard Rahn, who developed this in 1996. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Rahn curve (plural Rahn curves)
  1. (economics) A theoretical economic curve used to illustrate the theory that there is a level of government spending that maximizes economic growth. Wikipedia link: Rahn curve, Richard Rahn Categories (topical): Economics Related terms: Laffer curve

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