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race to the bottom

 

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Race to the Bottom

Noun (Economics): The phenomenon where countries, businesses, or organizations compete with each other by lowering standards, wages, and regulations to gain a competitive advantage.

Example Sentence: Many developing nations engage in a race to the bottom to attract multinational corporations by offering lower wages and reduced environmental regulations.

Noun (Sociology): A situation where individuals or groups compete aggressively, often at their own expense, to achieve the lowest possible outcome or status.

Example Sentence: The cutthroat competition in the fashion industry has led to a race to the bottom with designers sacrificing quality for the sake of affordability.

Idiomatic Phrase: A term used to describe a situation where entities engage in a downward spiral of decreasing standards or ethics, often resulting in an undesirable outcome.

Example Sentence: The competition among airlines to offer the lowest prices has led to a race to the bottom, where customer service and comfort are often compromised.


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