Laffer Curve Hear it!

Laffer Curve Definition

☆ Laf·fer Curve (laf′ər)

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.

Browse dictionary entries near Laffer Curve

  1. ‹ Laffer, Arthur
  2. ‹ Lafayette
  3. ‹ laevo-
  4. ‹ laetrile
  5. ‹ Laertes
  6. ‹ laeotropic
  7. ‹ ladyship
  8. ‹ ladylove
  9. ‹ ladylike
  10. ‹ ladyfish
  1. Lafitte ›
  2. lag ›
  3. Lag b'Omer ›
  4. lag bolt ›
  5. lag screw ›
  6. Lag Time ›
  7. lagan ›
  8. lager ›
  9. lager (beer) ›
  10. Lagerkvist ›