State-owned Enterprises

Definition

State-owned enterprises are companies or businesses that are owned and operated by the government at the national, regional, or local level.

Related terms

Privatization:

The process of transferring ownership or control of state-owned enterprises to private individuals or companies.

Nationalization:

The act of bringing privately owned assets under public ownership and control by the government.

Government Intervention:

Actions taken by the government to influence economic activities, including regulations, subsidies, taxes, or direct ownership.