trickle-down hypothesis
nounEtymology
Attributed to humorist Will Rogers.
Definitions
The idea that policies benefiting the wealthy shall ultimately benefit everybody else.
- The trickle-down hypothesis assumes society is composed of homogenous people with equal chances of participating in the market and finding jobs.
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