Engel's law
empirical observation in economics that as income rises, less is spent on food
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Engel's law
Summary
Engel's law is an empirical law[1]. It draws 433 Wikipedia views per month (empirical_law category, ranking #2 of 6).[2]
Key Facts
- Engel's law's instance of is recorded as empirical law[3].
- Ernst Engel is named after Engel's law[4].
- Engel's law's Commons category is recorded as Engel's law[5].
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Definition and Type
Engel's law's instance of is recorded as empirical law[3].
Origins
Ernst Engel is named after Engel's law[4].
Why It Matters
Engel's law draws 433 Wikipedia views per month (empirical_law category, ranking #2 of 6).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] It is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]