disincentive

Noun

Meaning

a negative motivational influence

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My personal view is that until there is a disincentive to write lies and abusive comments it's going to continue. Heather Mills

The problem with Mr. Obama is that you get more regulation and it's a disincentive for businessmen to hire people. You probably also get higher taxes, so in terms of the economy, he is very negative in my view. Marc Faber

The regulatory systems in place disincentive innovation. It's intense to fight the red tape. Travis Kalanick

As a practical matter, it’s a huge disincentive for the creation of new rental properties in a market that already is suffering from insufficient supply. Source: Internet

But in fact, it is current welfare benefits which erect a disincentive to work by being withdrawn £ for £ if a recipient finds work, creating an enormous marginal rate of tax, and hence the infamous ‘unemployment trap’. Source: Internet

Government relief to the unemployed was considered a disincentive to individual initiative, and was therefore only granted in the most minimal amounts and attached to work programs. Source: Internet

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