state failures
[/steɪt ˈfeɪljərz/]
nounpl: state failures
falhas de estado
1. Situations where a government or state institution is unable to perform its basic functions, such as maintaining law and order, providing public services, or protecting citizens' rights
State failures in developing nations often lead to increased poverty and instability.
As falhas de estado em nações em desenvolvimento frequentemente levam ao aumento da pobreza e instabilidade.
2. In computing and software engineering, instances where a system fails to maintain or recover its proper operational state
The server experienced multiple state failures during the upgrade process.
O servidor experimentou múltiplas falhas de estado durante o processo de atualização.
3. Economic term referring to situations where market mechanisms fail and government intervention may be necessary
Environmental pollution is considered a classic example of market and state failures.
A poluição ambiental é considerada um exemplo clássico de falhas de mercado e de estado.
The term 'state failures' is predominantly used in academic, policy, and political discourse in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it often refers to discussions about public security, corruption, and inadequate social services. In the USA, it's frequently discussed in the context of international development and foreign policy toward fragile nations. The concept gained prominence after decolonization when several newly independent African and Asian states struggled with institutional capacity.
Related Idioms & Phrases
when the state fails its citizens
breakdown of state functions
collapse of institutional capacity
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