How is the term 'trickle down effect' best described in economics?

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The 'trickle down effect' refers to the idea that economic expansion will, over time and without intervention, provide advantages to the poor. This contrasts with views that stress the need for targeted systems or government control to ensure benefits reach lower-income groups.

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