English Explanatory Dictionary

demerit good

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

demerit good demerit goods
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