tariff deficit

Definition

Economics

• Despite appearances, this is not a term in international economics. It means the difference between the price (called a tariff) that a regulated utility such as an electricity producer is allowed to charge and its cost per unit.

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Contexts for “tariff deficit”

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• Economics