English Explanatory Dictionary

Harberger triangle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A graphical representation of the deadweight loss (as measured on a supply and demand graph) in the trade of a given product or service caused by market failure or government failure.

Word forms

Harberger triangle Harberger triangles Harberger's triangle

Etymology

Named after Arnold Harberger (born 1924), American economist.

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