flypaper theory
English
Noun
flypaper
theory
(
uncountable
)
(
economics
)
The idea that the
burdens
of
taxation
"stick" to those taxed directly instead of spreading through the economy.
(
military
)
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.
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