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deregulation

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


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It directly inspired Congress’ 1978 Airline Deregulation Act, which ushered in an era of competitive domestic airline markets with lower fares.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

Cabin service dominated industry business models until the late 1970s, when Congress passed the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978, which ended federal control over airline fares, routes and market entry.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

Deregulation, globalization and personal computers transformed the concept of office work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

Deregulation, signed into law by President Jimmy Carter in 1978, reshuffled the industry.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2023

The Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act of 1980 forced S&L's to achieve interest parity with commercial banks, thus eliminating the interest ceiling on deposits which they enjoyed hitherto.

From Crime and Corruption by Vaknin, Samuel



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