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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

This deregulation could cause near-term losses for EV-focused companies and shift focus to less efficient vehicles.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

The strategy includes   improving the infrastructure, strengthening tax collection to   bolster government revenues, furthering deregulation and   privatization of the economy, enhancing the viability of the   financial system, and increasing trade integration with the region.

From The 2004 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency