English Explanatory Dictionary

Kuznets curve

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A theoretical curve that graphs the hypothesis that as an economy develops, market forces first increase and then decrease economic inequality.

Pronunciation

/ˈkʌznɛts kɝv/

Word forms

Kuznets curve Kuznets curves

Etymology

Named after economist Simon Kuznets (1901–1985).

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