It has been shown that higher prices for cigarettes discourage smoking.

However, the high price would also have discouraged government prosecution for a book that contained radical political views.

The commission said the proposed $5 ticket price would also discourage use.

Low prices discourage domestic oil and gas production, economists say, while also encouraging people to waste energy.

The danger is that rip-off prices will discourage people from getting the rest they need.

Lower prices have discouraged exploration and production, while encouraging greater consumption.

The high price of land, climbing construction costs and a robust condo market have discouraged hotel development in general.

Food should come first, he guessed, but the prices were discouraging.

Sometimes the complicated procedures and high prices even discourage starting a project.

Its size, weight and price may discourage many people, but I consider it a tremendous bargain.