unintended consequences
"Unintended consequences" refer to unexpected outcomes or effects that arise as a result of a particular action, decision, or policy, often differing from the intended goals or predictions.
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Related Concepts (21)
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- chain reaction
- collateral damage
- domino effect
- hidden costs
- law of unintended consequences
- negative externalities
- positive externalities
- rebound effect
- ripple effect
- risk of unintended consequences
- second-order effects
- serendipity
- side effects
- slippery slope
- spillover effects
- tipping point
- unexpected outcomes
- unforeseen circumstances
- unintended benefits
- unplanned results
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