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Laffer Curve Definition

Laf·fer Curve (lafər)

noun

a graph illustrating a theory which maintains that increasing tax rates beyond a certain point causes a reduction in government revenues by discouraging production and investment

Etymology: after A. Laffer (1940-), U.S. economist, its originator

Laffer Curve Finance Definition
A key underpinning of supply-side economics that says that tax cuts produce non-inflationary economic growth and increase productivity. The theory derives its name from economist Arthur Laffer.

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