an economic theory that suggests that policies benefiting the wealthy will eventually benefit everyone by creating jobs and growth
一种经济理论，认为有利于富人的政策最终通过创造就业和增长会惠及所有人 (yi zhong jingji lilun, renwei youli yu furen de zhengce zhongyu tongguo chuangzao jiuye he zengzhang hui huiji suoyouren)
"Critics argue that trickle-down economics has failed to provide substantial benefits for the poor."
"批评者认为，trickle-down economics未能为贫困者提供实质性利益。" (Pipingzhe renwei, **trickle-down economics** wei neng wei pinkunzhe tigong shizhixing liiyi.)
to be extremely generous and selfless
something that no longer exists or happens
used to introduce a new topic or add extra information
to behave independently; not influenced by others
very pleased or delighted
to give control or possession to someone else
