1. relating to or denoting an economic theory that financial benefits given to big business will eventually benefit everyone
Usage: economics

1. the process by which something filters down gradually from a higher to a lower level

Examples

• The politician promoted trickledown economics as a solution to unemployment.
• Critics argue that trickledown policies primarily benefit the wealthy.
• The company implemented a trickledown approach to sharing information.
• There was a slow trickledown of new technology to smaller businesses.
• The trickledown effect of the tax cuts was less than expected.
• Management hoped for a trickledown of enthusiasm from the leadership team.