The reduction of government's role in controlling markets, which lead to freer markets, and presumably a more efficient marketplace.

  The elimination of some or all regulations from a previously regulated industry or sector of an industry.

Deregulation is a subset of regulatory reform and refers to complete or partial elimination of regulation in a sector to improve economic performance.

The removal or revision of laws that regulate the supply of goods and services.

Revisions or complete elimination of economic regulations controlling transportation. The Motor Carrier Act of 1980 and the Staggers Act of 1980 revised the economic controls over motor carriers and r [..]

The reduction of government regulation of business, consumers, and market activity. The most noted period of deregulation occured during the 1970s and 1980s in response to criticisms that economic reg [..]

The lessening or complete removal of government regulations on an industry, especially concerning the price that firms are allowed to charge, thus leaving price to be determined by market forces.

A reduction in regulation of (a) tariffs, (b) market entry and exit, and/or (c) facilities in public telecommunication services.

the removal of rules, regulations and laws previously imposed on an industry. Often welcomed as the removal of monopoly rights which improve competition and opportunity, they can also lead to the weak [..]

A government policy designed to remove regulations on market activity.

Definition The removal of government controls from an industry or sector, to allow for a free and efficient marketplace.

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Deregulation is the reduction in the role of regulatory bodies usually associated with an increase in open competition, and achieved by the simplification of the regulatory framework. Deregulation sho [..]

but often meaning quite the reverse. Liberalisation is the process of freeing a market from what are perceived as undue monopolistic forces, to achieve which a high degree of regulation may be require [..]

The loosening of federal and state laws and regulations that govern the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity.

Revisions or complete elimination of economic regulations controlling transportation. The Motor Carrier Act of 1980 and the Staggers Act of 1980 revised the economic controls over motor carriers and r [..]

The term commonly used in referring to the Airlines Deregulation Act of 1978, which ended government regulation of airline routes and rates.

The process of decreasing or eliminating government regulatory control over industries and allowing competitive forces to drive the market. Deregulation involves breaking up or "unbundling" [..]

removing state regulations. Often applied to the financial institutions in England after 1986 when many regulations about banks, building societies and other financial intuitions were relaxed or abolished

Consists in a shift to a competitive economic climate by reorienting and/or suppressing regulatory mechanisms. Deregulation, however, does not necessarily refer to complete absence of free market regulation measures but rather to the promotion of competition-inducing ones (which can seek elimination of monopolies, for [..]

Policies designed to increase competition by breaking up state monopolies and introducing a number of private agencies to provide goods and services. May also be applied to the deregulation of labour [..]

occurs when there is a significant decrease or elimination of government regulation over an industry, market, or economy.

Reducing or eliminating government intervention to control particular market activities, especially of private firms. For example, removing price controls or monopoly privileges.

The progressive removal of controls on entry and operations, intended to enhance competition, and raise the productivity of the major entities in the industry concerned.

(n) the act of freeing from regulation (especially from governmental regulations)

The reorganization of regulated monopoly electric service to allow operations and charges to be separated or “unbundled” into electricity supply, transmission, distribution, and other services. Deregulation enables customers to buy electricity supply services from retail electricity suppliers. See also, “Restructuring.”

Major reduction of government oversight in a segment of private industry.

Opening a market to competition, whose prices and practices were formerly fully regulated by government.

Removal or relaxation of regulations or controls governing a business or service operation, like utilities.

Removal or relaxation of regulations or controls governing a business or service operation like utilities.

The process of changing regulatory policies and laws to increase competition among suppliers of commodities and service.  The process of deregulating the electric power industry was initiated by the Energy Policy Act of 1992.  See also “restructuring.”

The province of Ontario began deregulation of electricity supply in 2002, but pulled back temporarily due to voter and consumer backlash at the resulting price volatility. The government is still sear [..]

The elimination of monopoly service in an industry to allow competition to develop, sometimes used interchangeably with restructuring.

See "Restructuring."

What our experts say: Since 2002, electricity deregulation has meant there is a free market for Texas electricity, and many Texans are now able to choose who they buy their electricity from. Everyone& [..]

Removal or relaxation of regulations or controls governing a business or service operation such as utilities.

The removal of government control on the conduct of economic activity in a particular sector, typically taking the form of rules or price controls. It implies that market forces take effect without an [..]

The removal of pricing and competition barriers for natural gas and electricity providers in a given market, encouraging competition and customer choice.

Refers to the deregulation of airline markets and the removal of government controls on pricing and routes permitted to fly.

Reduction or elimination of government oversight of a segment of a private industry – usually a basic public service such as electricity, telecommunications or transportation services.

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The process of eliminating government regulations and reducing the scope and power of regulatory bodies. Disaggregate –

The ability of generation companies or brokers to sell electricity directly to retail consumers, utilizing regulated transmission lines and the regulated distribution facilities of existing utility companies.

Major reduction of government oversight of private industry.

The removal of regulations that control or restrict the operations of an industry or enterprise.

the lifting of government regulations to allow the market to function more freely

In insurance, reducing regulatory control over insurance rates and forms. Commercial insurance for businesses of a certain size has been deregulated in many states.

In insurance, reducing regulatory control over insurance rates and forms. Commercial insurance for businesses of a certain size has been deregulated in many states.

In insurance, reducing regulatory control over insurance rates and forms. Commercial insurance for businesses of a certain size has been deregulated in many states.

In insurance, reducing regulatory control over insurance rates and forms. Commercial insurance for businesses of a certain size has been deregulated in many states.

In insurance, reducing regulatory control over insurance rates and forms. Commercial insurance for businesses of a certain size has been deregulated in many states. DERIVATIVES

The term commonly used to refer to the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978, which ended federal regulation of passenger airline routes and rates. Cargo airline routes and rates were deregulated in 1977.

Deregulation refers to liberalizing state-regulated activities or companies from regulation and allowing market forces to work.

Removal or relaxing of barriers to travel, such as restrictions on the nature of outbound travel, amount of money taken out of the country, visa requirements and costs, air service agreements.

The elimination of regulation from a previously regulated industry or sector of an industry.

the act of removing regulations from the travel industry. The Airline Deregulation Act of 1978, which amended the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, provided for the end of the Civil Aeronautics Board s re [..]

elimination, or reduction of rules and regulations governing transportation sector (air, trucking, marine).

Removal or relaxing of barriers to travel such as restrictions on the nature of outbound travel, amount of money taken out of the country, visa requirements and costs, air service agreements.

The process of modifying or ending government (Federal, Provincial and/or Municipal) control over how and at what price natural gas is sold.

the lifting of government regulations to allow the market to function more freely

In insurance, reducing regulatory control over insurance rates and forms. Commercial insurance for businesses of a certain size has been deregulated in many states.

The elimination of regulation from a previously regulated industry or sector of an industry.

The process of removing constraints, especially government-imposed economic regulation. ''Some say the airline industry has not been profitable since Ronald Reagan began deregulation.''

The reduction of government's role in controlling markets, which lead to freer markets, and presumably a more efficient marketplace.