Arrowian

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adjective

Of or pertaining to the economist Kenneth Arrow (1921–2017).

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Meanings

adjectiveArrowian (comparative more Arrowian, superlative most Arrowian)

comparative more Arrowian · superlative most Arrowian

  1. economicsOf or pertaining to the economist Kenneth Arrow (1921–2017).

    The merger’s effect on innovation decomposes into a Schumpeterian effect (larger profit base) and an Arrowian effect (lost rivalry).

    2026, Matias Pietola, Emanuele Tarantino, Hans Zenger, “Mergers, Innovation Efficiencies, and the Investment Channel”, in CEPR Discussion Papers, number 21529, archived from the original on 27 May 2026

Origin

From Arrow + -ian.

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APA

Arrowian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Arrowian

MLA

“Arrowian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Arrowian. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Arrowian,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Arrowian.

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