diseconomy
/ˌdɪsɪˈkɑnəmi/
noun
- A situation or factor that causes inefficiency and higher costs, especially in a growing business or system.
- A lack of coordination among departments is a common diseconomy in large firms.
- The factory experienced a diseconomy when production slowed due to too many workers.
- Economists study how diseconomy can offset the benefits of growth.
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