structural reliance
[/strʌkˈtʃərəl rɪˈlaɪəns/]
nounpl: structural reliances
dependência estrutural
1. a condition of depending on or being supported by fundamental or foundational elements of a system, organization, or framework
The company's structural reliance on a single supplier created significant business risk.
A dependência estrutural da empresa em um único fornecedor criou risco comercial significativo.
2. the degree to which an entity requires or is contingent upon core architectural or organizational components for its functioning
The nation's structural reliance on fossil fuels made energy transition challenging.
A dependência estrutural da nação em combustíveis fósseis tornou a transição energética desafiadora.
3. in economics and development, the systemic dependence of one entity on another due to fundamental imbalances in resources or capabilities
Post-colonial countries often face structural reliance on their former colonial powers.
Países pós-coloniais frequentemente enfrentam dependência estrutural em relação aos seus antigos poderes coloniais.
The term 'structural reliance' is frequently used in Brazilian academic discourse, particularly in development economics, international relations, and postcolonial studies. It reflects discussions about Brazil's economic relationships with more developed nations and its efforts toward greater economic autonomy. In the USA, the term appears commonly in policy debates regarding supply chain resilience and energy independence.
Related Idioms & Phrases
break the cycle of structural reliance
reduce structural reliance on something
structural reliance on imports
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