disincentive
Example Sentences
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In postwar America, the 40-hour week became the norm for millions of workers, with overtime pay acting as a disincentive for employers to require longer hours.
"Clearly, the rush hour trains are already packed. And if you remove the disincentive to travel, it would mean more would want to travel on those trains," said Bruce Williamson from campaign group Railfuture.
From BBC
Some also argue that this can disincentive councils from addressing the root problem, as empty homes bring them more income through the premium tax rates.
From BBC
Indeed, studies have shown that asset limits create disincentives for low-income families to save.
From Salon
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.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
