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flypaper theory

flypaper theory noun: the idea that the burdens of taxation "stick" to those taxed directly instead of spreading through the economy.

Noun

flypaper theory (uncountable)

  1. The idea that the burdens of taxation "stick" to those taxed directly instead of spreading through the economy.
  2. The idea that it is desirable to lure one's enemies into a single country or area where they can be more effectively dealt with.

Questions about flypaper theory

What does flypaper theory mean?
Flypaper theory means the idea that the burdens of taxation "stick" to those taxed directly instead of spreading through the economy.
What part of speech is flypaper theory?
Flypaper theory is a noun.

Words near flypaper theory in the dictionary

  1. flyover country
  2. flyover state
  3. flyover states
  4. flyovers
  5. flypaper
  6. flypaper theory
  7. flypapered
  8. flypapering
  9. flypapers
  10. flypast
  11. flypasts

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