Definition of Flypaper theory

1. Noun. (economics) The idea that the burdens of taxation "stick" to those taxed directly instead of spreading through the economy. ¹

2. Noun. (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. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Flypaper Theory

flyless
flymaker
flymakers
flyman
flymen
flyness
flyoff
flyoffs
flyout
flyouts
flyover
flyover state
flyover states
flyovers
flypaper
flypaper theory (current term)
flypapered
flypapers
flypast
flypasts
flype
flyped
flypes
flyping
flypitch
flypost
flyposted
flyposter
flyposters
flyposting

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