state-controlled monopoly

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A monopoly controlled or owned by the national government.

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  • The government maintained a state-controlled monopoly over the telecommunications sector.
  • Critics argued against the inefficiency of the state-controlled monopoly in the energy market.
  • Many countries are privatizing former state-controlled monopolies to encourage competition.
  • The airline industry was once a state-controlled monopoly before deregulation.
  • Developing nations often rely on state-controlled monopolies for essential services.
  • The new economic policy aimed to dismantle the existing state-controlled monopoly.
  • Investment in the infrastructure was hampered by the sluggish state-controlled monopoly.
  • The internet has challenged the traditional state-controlled monopoly on information.
  • Citizens often complain about the poor service quality from a state-controlled monopoly.
  • Breaking up the state-controlled monopoly could lead to lower prices for consumers.