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state capitalism Definition

state capitalism

noun

an economic system in which much of the capital, industry, etc. is controlled by the state: a loose term sometimes equivalent to state socialism

state capitalism Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • British: In this way, British state monopoly capitalism has been consolidated.

Noun used with modifier

  • monopoly: This is in essence a crisis of state monopoly capitalism in Britain, which is in turn part of the general crisis of imperialism.