deregulated system

[/ˌdiːˈrɛɡjuleɪtɪd ˈsɪstəm/]
noun phrasepl: deregulated systems
sistema desregulamentado
1. An economic or operational system in which government regulations and restrictions have been removed or significantly reduced, allowing market forces to operate more freely
The airline industry underwent a deregulated system in the 1980s, which increased competition and lowered fares.
A indústria aérea passou por um sistema desregulamentado nos anos 1980, o que aumentou a competição e reduziu as tarifas.
2. A framework where businesses and services operate with minimal government oversight and control
Brazil's telecommunications sector evolved into a deregulated system to promote innovation and investment.
O setor de telecomunicações do Brasil evoluiu para um sistema desregulamentado para promover inovação e investimento.
In Brazil, the concept of 'sistema desregulamentado' gained prominence during the economic reforms of the 1990s, particularly in telecommunications and energy sectors. In the USA, deregulation is often viewed as promoting competition and innovation, while in Brazil it has been more cautiously embraced with concerns about monopolistic practices. The term reflects broader debates about government's role in economic management, with different connotations depending on political perspective.
NYC Slang
no-rules market
Synonyms / Sinônimos
liberalized systemunregulated systemfree market systemopen market system
Antonyms / Antônimos
regulated systemcontrolled systemstate-controlled systemhighly regulated system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistema desregulamentado
Standard term used in economic and business contexts
São Paulo
sistema desregulado
Alternative shorter form commonly used in São Paulo's business community
Portugal
sistema desregulado
Portuguese standard usage, slightly different emphasis on market liberalization
Rio de Janeiro
sistema sem regulação
More colloquial phrasing in informal contexts

Related Words

deregulationmarket liberalizationregulatory reformprivatizationmarket forcescompetition policy

Related Idioms & Phrases

let the market decide
hands-off approach to regulation
free market economy
open the floodgates
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