self-fulfilling prophecy

Definitions

Economics

• (written as self fulfilling prophecy)
  A prediction that comes true entirely because people believe it and act on that basis. Thus for example, a prediction that a pegged exchange rate will devalue can cause that to happen, if enough people hear it, believe it, and act on that basis by selling the currency.

Media Studies

• noun an event about which expectations are so strong that they have the effect of making those expectations come true

Nearby Definitions of “self-fulfilling prophecy”

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Contexts for “self-fulfilling prophecy”

2 definitions in context
• Economics
• Media Studies