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disincentive
[ dis-in-sen-tiv ]
noun
- something that discourages or deters; deterrent:
High interest rates and government regulations are disincentives to investment.
disincentive
/ ˌɪɪˈɛԳɪ /
noun
- something that acts as a deterrent
adjective
- acting as a deterrent
a disincentive effect on productivity
Word History and Origins
Origin of disincentive1
Example Sentences
Indeed, studies have shown that asset limits create disincentives for low-income families to save.
As contracts begin to wind down, the NAO said there is a disincentive for the private companies to spend money before they hand over responsibility for maintaining the buildings to public bodies.
But in India, fertility rates fell rapidly despite modest socio-economic progress, thanks to aggressive family welfare programmes that promoted small families through targets, incentives, and disincentives.
He also says the inheritance tax change is a disincentive to invest.
“While reforming the system to reduce work disincentives could potentially improve overall health outcomes, sharp cuts to benefits would likely increase mortality rates.”
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