Adjective
zero-sum (not comparable)
Of any system where all gains are offset by exactly equal losses.
In a zero-sum game, the problem is entirely one of distribution, not at all one of production. Kenneth Waltz
We act like a zero-sum society, when in reality there is a lot of non zero-sum fat to be skimmed off to everyone's mutual advantage. Howard Raiffa
Programming is not a zero-sum game. Teaching something to a fellow programmer doesn't take it away from you. I'm happy to share what I can, because I'm in it for the love of programming. John D. Carmack
A lot of people, including business leaders, think the future belongs to China. Globalization is not a zero-sum game, but we need to hone our skills to stay in play. Jon Meacham
We believe that economics does not necessarily have to be a zero-sum game; it can be a win-win proposition for everyone involved so long as they have the tools in which to succeed. Ron Kind
Global education is not a zero-sum game. The rise of universities in Asia will be a benefit to the entire world. Richard Levin