Rahn curve

noun

A theoretical economic curve used to illustrate the theory that there is a level of government spending that maximizes economic growth.

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Meanings

nounRahn curve (plural Rahn curves)

plural Rahn curves

  1. economicsA theoretical economic curve used to illustrate the theory that there is a level of government spending that maximizes economic growth.

Origin

After Richard Rahn, who developed this in 1996.

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APA

Rahn curve. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Rahn%20curve

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“Rahn curve.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Rahn%20curve. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Rahn curve,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Rahn%20curve.

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