der Multiplikatoreffekt
Translation
multiplier effect
Examples
Der Multiplikatoreffekt kurbelt die Wirtschaft an.
The multiplier effect stimulates the economy.
Grammar Patterns
der Multiplikatoreffekt + Verb This word is typically used as the subject of a sentence. Der Multiplikatoreffekt ist schwer zu messen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: chain reaction (Kettenreaktion), domino effect (Dominoeffekt)
Etymology
A compound of 'Multiplikator' (multiplier) and 'Effekt' (effect). 'Multiplikator' comes from Latin 'multiplicare' (to multiply).
Memory Tips
Think of an initial investment 'multiplying' its 'effect' throughout the economy. It's a direct cognate.