Matthew effect

English

Etymology

In reference to Matthew 25:29 in the Bible: "For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken even that which he hath."

Proper noun

Matthew effect

  1. (sociology) The phenomenon by which "the rich get richer and the poor get poorer", either in terms of literal wealth or in terms of fame, status, etc.

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