state monopoly
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A monopoly controlled or owned by the national government.
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- The government established a state monopoly on tobacco sales.
- Many countries have privatized former state monopolies in utility sectors.
- The telecommunications industry was once a state monopoly in this region.
- Critics argue that a state monopoly often leads to inefficiency and lack of innovation.
- Breaking up the state monopoly was a key reform measure.
- The old system maintained a strict state monopoly over broadcasting.
- Some essential services are still operated under a state monopoly.
- The company's main challenge is competing with the existing state monopoly.
- The proposal aims to dismantle the state monopoly in the energy sector.
- Historically, postal services were often a state monopoly.