Disincentive
A disincentive is something that discourages an individual or an organization from behaving in a certain way. Disincentives may fall within the scope of economics, social issues or politics.[citation needed] For comparison, incentives encourage behaving in a desirable way.
Economic
[edit | edit source]Economic disincentives are any factors that demotivate an individual from following a particular path. For example, if pay for a particular task is too low, that prospective employee may choose to avoid following that particular employment route.[1] Similarly, if an individual has a particular medical issue and the employer is unable or unwilling to accommodate his or her impediment, that individual will choose to look elsewhere for work.[2]
Politics
[edit | edit source]The furtherance of disincentives is a tool used by politicians both in foreign policy and domestic policy. Disincentives in foreign policy are means and tactics used to deter an adversary from belligerence.[3] In domestic policy, a disincentive is a tool that aims to deter an individual from breaking the law or otherwise reoffending.[4]
See also
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