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the disincentive
noun
That which discourages a particular behaviour; a deterrent.
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Where is the disincentive here?
Economists argue about the disincentive effects of higher tax rates.
With two-parent families the disincentive story is the same.
But always the disincentive is the scale of the task.
The memorandum also said the disincentive program should be aimed at the habitual offenders.
To do so might make the problem worse, especially if higher contribution rates increased the disincentive to stay at work.
He has seemingly been stung by comments in the commission's interim report criticising the disincentive to saving that it creates.
Because benefits are generally not cut off as incomes grow, the disincentive to get jobs or invest is reduced.
But perhaps as damaging as the disincentive to saving is the off-putting complexity of the system.
This is a disincentive to earn more, and the strength of the disincentive increases with our initial generosity.
Aren't we all motivated by the incentive of the pay cheque and the disincentive of the sack?
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