underinvestment

/ˌʌndərɪnˈvɛstmənt/
noun
  1. The failure to invest enough money or resources in something, leading to poor development or performance.
    • The company's underinvestment in research caused it to fall behind competitors.
    • Underinvestment in public transportation has made traffic worse.
    • Years of underinvestment in the school system led to crumbling buildings.
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