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structural reforms

[STRUK-chur-ul ri-FORMZ]
noun
reformas estruturais
1. Fundamental changes to the basic systems, institutions, or organization of a government, economy, or society
The country implemented structural reforms to modernize its economy.
O país implementou reformas estruturais para modernizar sua economia.
2. Policy changes aimed at improving the long-term efficiency and competitiveness of an economy or institution
Structural reforms in the labor market increased employment opportunities.
As reformas estruturais no mercado de trabalho aumentaram as oportunidades de emprego.
Synonyms
fundamental reformssystemic reformsinstitutional changesdeep reforms
Antonyms
superficial changescosmetic reformstemporary measures

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reformas estruturais
Standard term used in economic and political discourse
São Paulo
reformas estruturais
Common in business and economic contexts
Portugal
reformas estruturais
Used in EU economic policy discussions

Related Idioms & Phrases

sweeping reforms
overhaul the system
root-and-branch reform
paradigm shift
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