Underproductivity

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The quality of being underproductive. uncountable

    "Philosophical and biological questions aside, mental illnesses cost billions in health care costs, disability benefits, economic underproductivity, the criminal justice system and foster care, among others."

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"Philosophical and biological questions aside, mental illnesses cost billions in health care costs, disability benefits, economic underproductivity, the criminal justice system and foster care, among others."

Etymology

From under- + productivity.

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