counterincentives
Reasons against acting
Counterincentives are factors that discourage a particular behavior or decision, working against other motivations.
Where incentives push toward action, counterincentives push away: The paperwork requirements created counterincentives to applying for the grant.
The term appears in policy discussions where unintended consequences undermine stated goals: Tax penalties serve as counterincentives to early withdrawal.
Loss of drive
- disheartenmentLoss of hope or confidence
- dissuasionConvincing someone not to
- disenchantmentLoss of cherished belief
- pessimismExpecting unfavorable outcomes
defeatism · negativity · resignation · apathy · indifference · dejection · despondency · disillusionment
Punishment for wrongdoing
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
- fineAcceptable in quality
- prohibitionAuthoritative legal ban
- embargoOfficial prohibition on trade
restraint · interdiction · constraint · barrier · obstacle · impediment · hindrance · blockade
Mandatory public revenue charge
- surchargeExtra fee added
- tariffTax on traded goods
- feePayment for service
- levyCompulsory government charge
duty · toll · clawback · withholding · deduction · forfeiture · excise · assessment
demotivation
Loss of drive
- disheartenmentLoss of hope or confidence
- dissuasionConvincing someone not to
- disenchantmentLoss of cherished belief
pessimism · defeatism · negativity · resignation · apathy · indifference · dejection · despondency · disillusionment · futility
nudge
Gentle push to prompt
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
penalty
Punishment for wrongdoing
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
- fineAcceptable in quality
- prohibitionAuthoritative legal ban
embargo · restraint · interdiction · constraint · barrier · obstacle · impediment · hindrance · blockade · check
tax
Mandatory public revenue charge
levy · duty · toll · clawback · withholding · deduction · forfeiture · excise · assessment
counterincentivesincentives
Rewards prompting action
rewards · inducements · motivators · encouragements · carrots
counter, incentive, incentives, incent, incenting, incented, incentivize, incentivized, incentivizing