dis·econ·o·my
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Definition of diseconomy
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: a lack of economy
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: a factor responsible for an increase in cost
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“Diseconomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diseconomy. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of diseconomy was in 1937
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