Trickle Down Theory (non-economic theory)

The theory that a male standing in front of a urinal--no matter how much he squeezes, pulls, pushes, wipes, or waits--has a 100% probability of urinating after he has already pulled up his pants and finished relieving himself. Being a theory, it is impossible to prove, but the experience of billions of men of all ages and throughout all time have almost made the statement a truism.

Alex (while relieving himself in front of a urinal): Hey, didn't Reagan say taxing the rich less would mean more jobs and economic opportunities for simple folk like us?

Ken (while relieving himself in an adjacent urinal): I think so. Well, hey, he gave it his best shot. Now hurry up, we're going to be late for the foreclosure hearing. (Zips up.)

Alex: Alright. (Zips up, then feels a trickle of liquid go down his leg.) WTF?? Damn you trickle down theory (non-economic theory)!!!

Ken: Haha. Got you again, huh? Looks like I was one of the lucky ones. (Feels a trickle down his leg) MOTHER#$%^*@!!!!!!!!

by Ryno247 October 20, 2013

Economic Stockholm Syndrome

The behavior and attitudes exhibited by victims of financial subjugation, causing then to identify with and even defend their oppressors.

Q: Hey, what's up with Matt? His Dad is on social security, his mom got laid off, his sister's kids get free school lunches, he collects federal financial aid for college, and he only makes minimum wage working at Walmarts. Yet he keeps talking about how we need to cut taxes for the wealthy and quit spending so much on social programs.
A: Yeah, he thinks he's going to be a millionaire soon. He's got Economic Stockholm Syndrome.

by Woody Rollins August 25, 2011

Economic Darwinism

Free Market Capitalism, a form of Social Darwinism predicated on the ability to obtain capital, wherein companies and corporations compete in a Darwinian market that favors whatever is best for business.

In theory Capitalism (Economic Darwinism) is supposed to be regulated by the consumer, but most consumers are lazy and apathetic and the majority of them are probably idiots, as evidenced by the survival of Electronic Arts and the success of the Twilight Saga.

by HighFunctioningSociopath September 17, 2011

Ecomomical

1. (adj.) of or referring to a mother using careful, efficient, and prudent use of resources: thrifty mom

2. (adj.) of or referring to an object operated or utilized by a mother with little waste or at a saving.

1. Terri is a totally ecomomical shopper.

2. Alyssa insisted on buying an ecomomical car.

by NUUC-Mom March 26, 2010

Economic Stimulator

A job title that involves a person getting paid to spend there boss's money on whatever they want to help stimulate the economy. Able to spend the money on themselves as long as said Economic Stimulator thinks the item/items are expensive enough to help.

"Billy did you hear that the Economic Stimulator just bought herself another dress with the company's money"? "No I didn't John, I just hope that it was expensive enough to help our economy out". "Well its no rolex Billy, thats for sure". "All I know is that its gucci so i think it was a good buy".

by Sweet Beard AKA DR Hanskie July 9, 2010

Dinosaur Economy

An energy intense economy that relies primarily on fossil fuels such as oil, coal and natural gas that are derived from dinosaurs, plants and other prehistoric biota.

Industrialized agriculture exists within a dinosaur economy because it relies on petrol chemicals to produce herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers as well as lots of fuel to transport food hundreds or thousands of miles via planes trains and automobiles before it is consumed.

by glopezsez October 19, 2011

Global Economic Reset

When global economies decide on a new monetary system after a major economic crash.

New co-worker: "Will a Global Economic Reset be needed in the future?"

Stock Trader: "Yep, because of the current system we have now it won't for a very long term."

by Star Spire October 12, 2018