BusinessAugust 16, 2026
incrementalism
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Definition
A strategy or policy of making small, cautious improvements rather than large, sweeping changes or radical innovations.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'incrementum' (growth/increase) and the suffix '-ism,' the term became common in the 20th century to describe a political or administrative preference for gradual, piece-meal change.
In the news
The article uses the word to explain why businesses might choose safer, traditional business models over risky, innovative ones because small, gradual changes are often more predictable.
Incentives and innovation: The missing link
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