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Meaning of trickle-down hypothesis | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The idea that policies benefiting the wealthy shall ultimately benefit everybody else.

Equivalents

Español hipótesis de la instilación hacia abajo hipótesis del goteo hacia abajo

Examples

“The trickle-down hypothesis assumes society is composed of homogenous people with equal chances of participating in the market and finding jobs.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

trickle-up trend Trickled trickler Trickles tricklet Trickling

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