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.
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