Disutility function
[/dɪsˈjuːtɪlɪti ˈfʌŋkʃən/]
nounpl: Disutility functions
função de desutilidade
1. A mathematical function in economics that measures the negative satisfaction or dissatisfaction derived from consuming a good or bearing a cost, inverse to utility function
The disutility function represents how much pain or loss an individual experiences from a particular action or consumption.
A função de desutilidade representa quanto sofrimento ou perda um indivíduo experimenta a partir de uma ação ou consumo particular.
2. In labor economics, a function representing the negative satisfaction from work effort or time spent working
The worker's disutility function increases as working hours extend beyond the optimal level.
A função de desutilidade do trabalhador aumenta conforme as horas de trabalho se estendem além do nível ótimo.
3. A cost function that quantifies negative welfare effects or undesirable outcomes in economic models
Environmental damage can be incorporated into economic analysis through a disutility function.
O dano ambiental pode ser incorporado na análise econômica através de uma função de desutilidade.
This is a specialized term primarily used in academic economics, particularly in microeconomic theory, labor economics, and welfare analysis. It is more common in formal scholarly writing and university courses than in everyday conversation. The concept is fundamental to understanding consumer choice theory and is equally important in both Brazilian and American economic education.
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