state supply
[/steɪt səˈplaɪ/]
nounpl: state supplies
fornecimento estatal
1. The provision of goods, services, or resources by the government or state to citizens or institutions
The state supply of electricity ensures that all residents have access to power.
O fornecimento estatal de eletricidade garante que todos os residentes tenham acesso à energia.
2. Goods or materials provided by government agencies, particularly in socialist or planned economies
During the shortage, the state supply of food was rationed among the population.
Durante a escassez, o fornecimento estatal de alimentos foi racionado entre a população.
3. The system or mechanism through which a state distributes essential resources
The efficiency of state supply depends on proper infrastructure and planning.
A eficiência do fornecimento estatal depende de infraestrutura e planejamento adequados.
This term is particularly relevant in discussions of socialist economies, historical Soviet systems, and developing nations with state-controlled distribution networks. In Brazil and Portugal, it's commonly used in political and economic discourse regarding public utilities, essential services, and government responsibility for basic goods.
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