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flypaper theory

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.62 in modern English

Syllables
fly-pa-per the-o-ry
IPA
30
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
5
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The idea that the burdens of taxation "stick" to those taxed directly instead of spreading through the economy.

Uncountable

noun

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.

Uncountable

Usage

Questions

What does flypaper theory mean?
The idea that the burdens of taxation "stick" to those taxed directly instead of spreading through the economy.

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