trickle-down

American  

[trik-uhl-doun] / ˈtrɪk əlˌdaʊn /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or based on the trickle-down theory.

   the trickle-down benefits to the local community.

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trickle-down British  

adjective

1. of or concerning the theory that granting concessions such as tax cuts to the rich will benefit all levels of society by stimulating the economy

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Etymology

Origin of trickle-down

First recorded in 1950–55; adj. use of verb phrase trickle down

Example Sentences

Silver prices have surged 98% this year, thanks to booming industrial demand and a trickle-down of safe-haven money away from gold.

From Barron's

Trickle-down economics does not appear to have worked, given that the gap between rich and poor has grown ever wider over the past 50 years as the growth in lower and middle incomes slowed.

From MarketWatch

“Eventually, culture and morale are affected, and it has trickle-down effects in terms of performance and engagement.”

From The Wall Street Journal

But Davis said the surge in sweeps has residents scared and exasperated, triggering a trickle-down effect that can swamp a community's economy.

From Barron's

There is also a trickle-down of safe-haven money: Investors who see the gold trade as too crowded are looking into silver.

From Barron's