Definition of 砂時計経済 (すなどけいけいざい)

noun
hourglass economy, economy having large upper and lower classes and a small middle class
Related Kanji
sand
time, hour
plot, plan, scheme, measure
sutra, longitude, pass thru, expire, warp
settle (debt, etc.), relieve (burden), finish, come to an end, excusable, need not