false economy
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An attempt to economize that fails because the less expensive approach is inferior in…
An attempt to economize that fails because the less expensive approach is inferior in some way, or ultimately wastes more money than was saved.
- On the other hand, when money is saved and the efficiency of the school is injured, that is a false economy.
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No curated loop yet for false economy. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.
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