misallocation of resources
[/ˌmɪsˌæləˈkeɪʃən əv ˈrɛsɔrsɪz/]
nounpl: misallocations of resources
má alocação de recursos
1. The inefficient or incorrect distribution of resources (money, time, labor, materials) in a way that fails to optimize outcomes or produce the intended results
The misallocation of resources in the healthcare system led to long waiting times in rural areas.
A má alocação de recursos no sistema de saúde resultou em longos tempos de espera em áreas rurais.
2. An economic situation where finite resources are not directed to their most productive or beneficial uses
Government spending on outdated infrastructure represents a clear misallocation of resources.
Os gastos governamentais em infraestrutura obsoleta representam uma clara má alocação de recursos.
3. The failure to assign resources according to demand, priorities, or comparative advantage
The misallocation of research funding prevented breakthrough discoveries in renewable energy.
A má alocação de financiamento para pesquisa impediu descobertas revolucionárias em energia renovável.
In Brazil, 'má alocação de recursos' is a critical term used frequently in political debates and public administration discussions, particularly regarding public spending and government budget issues. In the USA, this term is predominantly used in academic, business, and policy contexts. Both cultures recognize this concept as fundamental to economic development and efficient governance.
Related Idioms & Phrases
throw money down the drain
robbing Peter to pay Paul
putting the cart before the horse
resources going to waste
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