economic dependency
[/ˌɛkəˈnɑːmɪk dɪˈpɛndənsi/]
nounpl: economic dependencies
dependência econômica
1. a state in which a person, group, or nation relies heavily on another for financial support, resources, or economic survival
The country's economic dependency on oil exports made it vulnerable to price fluctuations.
A dependência econômica do país nas exportações de petróleo o tornava vulnerável às flutuações de preço.
2. a relationship where one party cannot sustain itself financially without support from another
Breaking free from economic dependency requires developing local industries and skills.
Libertar-se da dependência econômica requer o desenvolvimento de indústrias locais e habilidades.
3. a condition of relying on external financial aid or patronage
The development program aimed to reduce economic dependency among rural communities.
O programa de desenvolvimento visava reduzir a dependência econômica nas comunidades rurais.
In Brazil, the concept of 'dependência econômica' is frequently discussed in academic circles, political debates, and development discussions, particularly in relation to international trade relationships and regional inequality. In the USA, the term is commonly used in discussions about global economics, labor relations, and development policy. The phrase gained prominence in post-colonial studies and dependency theory, which emerged from Latin American scholars analyzing economic relationships between developed and developing nations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
break the chains of economic dependency
caught in a cycle of economic dependency
reduce economic dependency
escape economic dependency
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