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Misallocation

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Misallocation is a noun meaning An improper or unwise allocation, especially of money.

Meaning

An improper or unwise allocation, especially of money.

Example Sentences

When the bulk of a bank's assets can be traded, relying on historical acquisition costs distorts reality and leads to capital misallocation.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include misinvestment, misspending, misallotment, misallowance, malinvestment, misdistribution.

misinvestmentmisspendingmisallotmentmisallowancemalinvestmentmisdistributionmisappropriationmisdealmisassignmentunderdistributionmisusemisspensemisapplicationmispensemaldistributionmisemploymentmismanagementmalappropriationmispurposemisusage

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