Allocative

Pronunciation: /ˈæɫˈɫoʊkəˈtiˈvi/

Allocative (adj)

  1. Relating to how resources are shared among different uses to achieve the best overall results.
  2. Used for decisions that aim to send goods, services, or money to the areas where they are most needed.
  3. Relating to whether a market system directs production toward what people value most.

Allocative (adjective)

Examples

  • The plan improves allocative resource distribution across different neighborhoods.
  • Good allocative decisions support fair resource distribution in the community.