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*Is not owned or controlled by the government; and
*Is not owned or controlled by the government; and
*Consists of organisations established to make a profit.
*Consists of organisations established to make a profit.
The private sector includes both private equity and 'public' companies.




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Revision as of 18:30, 3 September 2017

The private sector is the part of the economy which:

  • Is not owned or controlled by the government; and
  • Consists of organisations established to make a profit.


The private sector includes both private equity and 'public' companies.


See also