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Economicsnake

A rare breed of snake that is deeply concerned about the world economy. Often gives humans subliminal messages (i.e. invesment advice), and is very helpful, with an IQ ranging from 300-400. They eat spinach and enjoy table tennis.
Economicsnake: Beware books with apples on the front!
by griffindork/flyingowl November 27, 2010
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helicopter economics

When the monetary authorities put a seemingly unlimited amount of money into the financial system in order to stimulate the economy; as if they were flying around in helicopters and dropping money from the sky. This usually results in substantial inflation and sometimes hyperinflation.
The Federal Reserve's excessive easy money policy is helicopter economics at its worst.
by Daryl Montgomery March 8, 2008
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trickle-down economics

The great thing about trickle-down economics is that every time I purchase a new yacht or Humvee it helps out every member of society. Don't see this five course meal and seven hundred dollar bottle of wine as an example of greed and excessive consumption, think of it as a consumer-based economic stimulus package. Now then, what's fifteen percent of three thousand dollars? Or maybe I should only tip ten, the waiter forgot to put THREE lemons in my water!
by maximo hudson July 21, 2011
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economic cleansing

The methods used by government or those in power to make those pesky poorer people get up and move from the geographic place they live. It could be higher property assessments, highways through poor neighborhoods, higher costs for food, shelter, and even water. If poor people can't live in a certain area then economic cleansing has occurred. It is often subtle and no one ever admits to doing it. It is the final market solution to poverty in any growth oriented prosperous community.market forces ethnic cleansing gentrification progress
The city of Leander engaged in economic cleansing when it raised city water rates so high that poor residents couldn't afford the water bill. The Health Dept. said they can't live in a trailer, where they lived for 30 years, without their city water hookup. They must move. They have been economically cleansed by the city council.
by Caveman Z October 7, 2008
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crackhead economics

When what you can afford is what you can steal and sell.
Crackhead economics is a simple sustaining system that doesn’t require any education, talent or planning ability, addiction is the only motivation you need!
by Dr Bunnygirl September 17, 2020
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Trickle down economics

A sex act where a wealthy man urinates on a poor worker, claiming that it's good for him.
Trickle Down Economics greatly benefits the poor and my bladder.
by Baldr57 May 29, 2018
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economies of scale

When cost of production per unit decreases, as production increases. The good effects of buying in bulk, up to a point.
We benefit from economies of scale at our timber plant.
by Kung-Fu Jesus April 30, 2004
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