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
- (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.
See also
- those that have, get