private concentration
[/ˈpraɪvət ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən/]
nounpl: private concentrations
concentração privada
1. The accumulation or control of assets, resources, or power in the hands of private individuals or corporations rather than the state
The private concentration of wealth in the tech industry has raised concerns about market competition.
A concentração privada de riqueza na indústria de tecnologia levantou preocupações sobre a concorrência de mercado.
2. In economics and business, the process whereby private enterprises consolidate market share or control
Private concentration of the media industry has limited editorial diversity.
A concentração privada da indústria de mídia limitou a diversidade editorial.
3. The phenomenon of wealth or economic power becoming increasingly concentrated in fewer private hands
Economists warn about the dangers of excessive private concentration in essential services.
Economistas alertam sobre os perigos da concentração privada excessiva em serviços essenciais.
This term is frequently discussed in Brazilian political economy and policy debates regarding inequality and market regulation. In the USA, it appears in antitrust discussions and debates about economic concentration. The concept is central to discussions about fair competition, regulatory oversight, and wealth inequality in both countries.
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