profit motive

Noun

(economics) The pursuit of financial gain as a motivation for individuals and firms to conduct business.

Japanese Meaning

利益追求の動機 / 営利目的 / 金銭的利益を目指す動因

Many critics argue that the profit motive can undermine environmental protection when companies cut corners to reduce costs.

多くの批評家は、企業がコスト削減のために手を抜くとき、利益追求が環境保護を損なう可能性があると主張している。

Sense（1）

(economics) The pursuit of financial gain as a motivation for individuals and firms to conduct business.

profit motives

（ plural ）