deregulated competition

[ˌdɛrɛɡjəˈleɪtɪd ˌkɑːmpɪˈtɪʃən]
nounpl: deregulated competitions
competição desregulamentada
1. Economic competition in a market where government regulations have been removed or significantly reduced, allowing businesses to operate with fewer legal restrictions
The airline industry underwent deregulated competition in the 1980s, leading to lower fares but also increased market consolidation.
A indústria aérea passou por competição desregulamentada nos anos 1980, levando a tarifas mais baixas, mas também a maior concentração de mercado.
2. A market condition where price controls, entry barriers, and other regulatory constraints have been eliminated to promote free market competition
Deregulated competition in the telecommunications sector resulted in improved service quality and innovation.
A competição desregulamentada no setor de telecomunicações resultou em melhoria da qualidade dos serviços e inovação.
In Brazil, deregulation has been a major policy debate, particularly in sectors like aviation, telecommunications, and energy. The term gained prominence during economic liberalization reforms in the 1990s. In the USA, deregulation is often presented as pro-business policy, while in Brazil and Portugal it remains a more contentious political and economic topic with concerns about consumer protection and market fairness.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
free market competitionunregulated competitionliberalized market competitionopen market competition
Antonyms / Antônimos
regulated competitionmonopolyregulated marketcontrolled competition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
competição desregulamentada
most common and standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
competição desregulada or mercado liberalizado
business and economic terminology frequently used in financial hubs
Portugal
concorrência desregulamentada
Portuguese usage emphasizes 'concorrência' over 'competição'
General Brazilian (alternative)
concorrência desregulamentada
also widely used, particularly in academic and legal contexts

Related Words

deregulationmarket liberalizationfree marketmonopolistic competitionoligopolyantitrustmarket entry barriersprice controls

Related Idioms & Phrases

level playing field (in deregulated competition)
survival of the fittest (in deregulated markets)
cut-throat competition
open the floodgates
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