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- noun Insufficient
provision . - verb To
provide less than isnecessary .
Etymologies
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Examples
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While undoubtedly popular with those who could afford to buy, that initiative has resulted in a massive underprovision of social housing for those in greatest need.
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The pie has to be split too many ways, leading to underprovision of public goods.
Page-ing Robin Hanson, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009
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However, if tax competition is carried too far, it will reduce welfare by causing an underprovision of public goods.
Archive 2008-01-01 2008
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However, if tax competition is carried too far, it will reduce welfare by causing an underprovision of public goods.
Tax Base Mobility 2008
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Durban region over the past decade, linked with the historic underprovision of services, created a huge backlog in basic services.
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For decades there has been severe underprovision of GAA facilities citywide and in North Belfast in particular.
Slugger O'Toole Pete Baker 2010
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For decades there has been severe underprovision of GAA facilities citywide and in North Belfast in particular.
Slugger O'Toole Pete Baker 2010
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For decades there has been severe underprovision of GAA facilities citywide and in North Belfast in particular.
Slugger O'Toole Belfast Gonzo 2010
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For decades there has been severe underprovision of GAA facilities citywide and in North Belfast in particular.
Slugger O'Toole David Crookes 2010
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For decades there has been severe underprovision of GAA facilities citywide and in North Belfast in particular.
Slugger O'Toole Brian Walker 2010
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