Vocabulary Term Details

Public sector

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_sector)

The public sector refers to the part of the economy concerned with providing basic government services. The composition of the public sector varies by country, but in most countries the public sector includes such services as the police, military, public roads, public transit, primary education and healthcare for the poor. (Wikipedia)

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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Economic sectors
Government
Public administration
Public bodies
Public services

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Approved Date
26-Jul-2013

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