What is meant by the 'trickle-down' effect?
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Correct answer: Benefits to the wealthy eventually reach lower-income groups
The trickle-down theory suggests that economic benefits given to businesses and the wealthy will eventually benefit all levels of society. It is a key idea in supply-side economics.
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