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I . dis·in·cen·tive [dɪsɪnˈsentɪv, Am -t̬-] N

1. disincentive (discouragement):

disincentive
Entmutigung f
to be [or act as] a disincentive to sth
sich acc abschreckend auf etw acc auswirken

II . dis·in·cen·tive [dɪsɪnˈsentɪv, Am -t̬-] ADJ

disincentive N HUM RESOURCES

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The only solution is to improve public transit and increase disincentives to travel downtown by car.
en.wikipedia.org
Counterfeiting is a high-margin $654 billion growth industry largely run by criminal organizations that have few disincentives to stop.
www.cantechletter.com
The purpose of the single-tax colony was to eliminate disincentives for productive use of land and thereby retain the value of land for the community.
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However, as disincentives becomes a must, adding incentives back, such as improving life condition for organ donors after donation, becomes difficult.
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However, it was criticized for offering incentives for women to have children, and for providing disincentives for women to join the workforce.
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Privatization of highways and road pricing have both been proposed as measures that may reduce congestion through economic incentives and disincentives.
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The government introduced incentives to education and disincentives for not receiving education for instance, the provision of mid-day meals in schools were introduced.
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It has been estimated that combining self-driving cars, car-sharing and various disincentives for car ownership can eliminate up to 85% of the automobiles in cities.
www.latimes.com
Other disincentives to investment include weak existing infrastructure for distribution and sales, and concerns regarding intellectual property protection.
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How to improve the efficacy of the product and factor market regulatory system, which reduces disincentives to hire workers and encourages firms to grow and invest.
www.brookings.edu

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