public sector

The 'public sector' encompasses all government-controlled or funded entities, playing a crucial role in providing essential services and managing resources.

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Definition

B2Economics

(technical)The part of an economy that is controlled or funded by the government, including public services and state-owned enterprises.

Example

  • Public sector employees often have different benefits compared to those in the private sector.

C1Government

(academic)Entities and services managed by governmental bodies, such as public utilities and government agencies.

Example

  • The government is planning to increase funding for the public sector to improve infrastructure.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "public sector":

public servicepublic administrationcivil service