1. A political system or ideology in which the state has substantial centralized control over social and economic affairs
The economist criticized statism for limiting individual freedoms and entrepreneurship.
O economista criticou o estatismo por limitar as liberdades individuais e o empreendedorismo.
2. The principle of concentrating economic and political power in the state rather than in private hands or individuals
Many libertarians view statism as antithetical to personal liberty.
Muitos libertários veem o estatismo como antagônico à liberdade pessoal.