1. An economic system in which the state or central government controls the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services
The Soviet Union operated under a directed economy for much of the 20th century.
A União Soviética funcionava sob uma economia dirigida durante grande parte do século XX.
2. An economy where resource allocation and economic decisions are made by government planning rather than market forces
In a directed economy, prices are often set by the state rather than supply and demand.
Em uma economia dirigida, os preços são frequentemente estabelecidos pelo estado em vez das forças de mercado.