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deadweight loss

/ˈdɛˌdweɪt lɔs/ /ˈdɛdweɪt lɒs/
noun
  1. 1 ölü ağırlık kaybı uncountable

Definition (English)

Loss of economic efficiency that occurs when the equilibrium outcome is not achieved.

Example Sentences

  1. Taxes can create deadweight loss in a market.
    Vergiler bir piyasada ölü ağırlık kaybı yaratabilir.
  2. The regulation resulted in significant deadweight loss.
    Regülasyon önemli bir ölü ağırlık kaybına neden oldu.