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deregulation

[dee-reg-yuh-ley-shuhn] / diˌrɛg yəˈleɪ ʃən /


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Jimmy Carter started deregulation in the U.S., and Gerhard Schröder overhauled German labor law 20 years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

He’s not unalterably opposed to deregulation, per se.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

I foresee this trend will only gain steam as U.S. interest rate cuts, foreign investment, deregulation and GDP growth breathe new life into sectors that have been undervalued or even stymied in recent years.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

Miran’s argument is that judgment today should account more forcefully for deregulation and AI-driven productivity that could expand potential output and allow inflation to fall without a slowdown.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Our economic deregulation program has achieved major successes in five areas: Airlines: The Airline Deregulation Act is generating healthy competition, saving billions in fares, and making the airlines more efficient.

From State of the Union Address by Carter, Jimmy