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trickle-down economics

n.

The worst and most absolutely illogical form of world capitalism. Holds that if you give money to people who are already rich, it will be invested and slowly "trickle down" to the hands of those who need the money. Doesn't ever work, and has no logic at all. Practiced by rightards and Republicunts. Was responsible for the economic disaster that was the Great Depression.
If you conservative dumbshits want the commies to come back, then just keep practicing those trickle-down economics...
by Lenin's Bastard Son March 30, 2004
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emonomics

1. how changes in suffering increase demand for self hate.

2. a system of commerce based on unrequited affection.
Guy 1: Man, I'm so lonely and nobody likes me.
Guy 2: Dude, are you majoring in emonomics?
by adam_smith_ February 28, 2009
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Ergonomics

Ergonomics is a design method that utilizes human factors psychology whereby each factor that affects human well-being is considered in the design process of a tool, object, space or system. the person is assessed as an individual and there is no blanket-sweep approach, the system fits to accommodate the individuals and not the other way around. with ergonomics we no longer have to 'fit in' and conform but are free to be ourselves with a system that supports and strengthens both individuals and groups as a whole. Ergonomics seeks to decrease unhealthy stress of the body and mind to reduce injury, improve their life and strengthen organizations. Ergonomics is an efficient scientific tool that enables independent and equal access to buildings and services. there is a powerful economic argument that improved well-being equals improved productivity and that slave labor and poor living conditions are unsustainable and in the long run, simply bad for business. therefore putting human well-being at the core to our systems is more profitable than chasing profit; the irony. Additionally by putting well-being at the core of our world, sustainability would be an inevitable byproduct. Ergonomics is an ideologically neutral and pragmatic tool.
"Ergonomics" Most people think of left-handed scissors, office chairs or braille keypads when they think about ergonomics but it is all encompassing and can be applied just as easily to computer interfaces, architecture, urban spaces, organizations, systems and services. An ergonomic system has both efficiency and empathy.

"my shoes are designed to mold to the individual contours of my feet to support my spine and core strength, they're well ergonomic"
by Zee Heur August 19, 2013
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trickle down economics

n. The most absurd economic theory that ever existed. It includes giving the rich large sums of money. Accordingly, the wealthy will then hoarde the money into banks and there will therefore, be less money in circulation.
Herbert Hoover used trickle down economics, taking money from the poor and giving it to the wealthy. He is responsible for the Great Depression.
by SpacePope March 4, 2004
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Reading the Economist

Can be used in two ways:

1. Describes a sexual act that could have occurred between two close friends as they share a shower together while one person is supposedly reading the Economist, or

2. Describes the use of a completely non-sensical excuse to explain why a guy and a girl were in the shower at the same time.
"Hey..we knocked on the door for like 15 minutes and no one answered..where were you?"

"In the shower with my friend."

"DOING WHAT?!"

"I was cold, so I decided to sit in the bathroom and absorb the steam, and so I was reading the Economist while I was there."

"..."
by Neb Nimajney August 24, 2006
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economic Darwinism

The process of natural selection as applied to business models.
As we enter into recession, the principle of economic Darwinism will be more apparent.
by Quido1 March 10, 2008
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Esoteric Economics

Esoteric economics is a failed school of economic thought that claims wage labor and the traditional business are created by the state. Esoteric economics also argues that the state can be abolish if you just buy Bitcoin and that states are unsustainable. Esoteric economics is heavily influenced by mutualist economics and Austrian economics.

Chicago economist David D. Friedman challenged the founder of the Esoteric school of thought on a livestream and destroyed him using facts and logic to debunk his new school of thought.
Esoteric Economics: “Wage labor and the traditional business model are state creationS and 3D printers will abolish them”

Esoteric Economics: “Just buy Bitcoin and the state will go away”

Esoteric Economics: “State are unsustainable due to the exponential growth curve”
by Killing Esoteric Economics December 9, 2019
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