Government Intervention
/ˈɡʌvərnmənt ˌɪntərˈvɛnʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of a government interfering in economic, social, or legal affairs to regulate or influence outcomes.
The government intervention in the financial sector was aimed at preventing a market collapse.
- (n.) Legal or regulatory action taken by a government body to enforce compliance or correct market failures.
Government intervention is often necessary to ensure consumer protection and fair competition.
Forms
- government interventions
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Commentary
This term broadly covers both economic and legal measures by governments, emphasizing its dual usage in regulatory and corrective contexts.
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