An Encylopedia Britannica Company

trickle–down

trickle–down adjective
trickle–down
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of TRICKLE–DOWN
always used before a noun
used to describe an economic theory which says that financial benefits and advantages given to wealthy people, corporations, etc., will improve the economy and eventually help the poorer people in a society see also trickle down at 1trickle