free enterprise

Meanings

• noun

  A system in which businesses and individuals are free from regulation or control by the government, especially in economic activity.

  - "The free enterprise system allows businesses to compete and innovate without government interference."
  - "The success of free enterprise depends on the ability of businesses to adapt to changing markets and consumer preferences."

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Synonyms

capitalism , free market

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Variants

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free enterprise , free enterprises

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Etymology

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The term 'free enterprise' emerged during the Industrial Revolution in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, reflecting the shift towards private ownership and free markets.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'free enterprise' is often used interchangeably with the term 'capitalism'.

2. The first modern free enterprise economy emerged in the Netherlands in the 16th century.

3. The United States is often considered to be the birthplace of modern free enterprise, with the country's founding fathers advocating for private property rights and free markets.

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Related Concepts

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1. Capitalism: An economic system characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods, production of goods for profit, and the operation of a free market.

2. Laissez-faire: An economic theory advocating minimal government intervention in economic matters.

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Culture

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Free enterprise is a fundamental concept in capitalist economies and has been the subject of much debate and discussion in literature, art, and politics. In literature, it has been portrayed as both a source of individual freedom and prosperity, as well as a force that can lead to inequality and exploitation.

How to Memorize "free enterprise"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a business operating freely without government control, competing in a market with other businesses.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'free enterprise' with the idea of individual freedom and economic opportunity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Free as a bird' to remember that 'free enterprise' refers to businesses operating freely in the market.

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