demerit good en · NOUN
Meanings
- A good that brings less benefit to the consumer the more it is consumed, which may be unexpected, potentially leading to an overconsumption in the free market, e.g. tobacco.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| demerit goods | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
fi haittahyödyke (Translations) · de demeritorisches Gut (Translations)