State-owned enterprises are companies or businesses that are owned and operated by the government at the national, regional, or local level.
Related terms
Privatization: The process of transferring ownership or control of state-owned enterprises to private individuals or companies.
Nationalization: The act of bringing privately owned assets under public ownership and control by the government.
Government Intervention: Actions taken by the government to influence economic activities, including regulations, subsidies, taxes, or direct ownership.