disincentive

Example Sentences

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The administration is considering a “carrot-and-sticks” approach to home builders, focusing on incentives and disincentives.

From Barron's

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

"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