Private Sector

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Definition of 'Private Sector'

The part of the economy that is not state controlled, and is run by individuals and companies for profit. The private sector encompasses all for-profit businesses that are not owned or operated by the government. Companies and corporations that are government run are part of what is known as the public sector, while charities and other nonprofit organizations are part of the voluntary sector.
Investopedia Says

Investopedia explains 'Private Sector'

In most free-market economies, the private sector is the sector where most jobs are held. This differs from countries where the government exerts considerable power over the economy, like in the People's Republic of China. The Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks and reports both private and public unemployments rates for the U.S.
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'Private Sector'

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    Government careers paths can offer you the variety of the private
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    ... Index (April 2) The Purchasing Managers Manufacturing Index is a monthly questionnaire
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  • Orbital Sciences – Profits In The Final Frontier?

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    ... Germany PMI Manufacturing Index is a monthly questionnaire designed to assess variables
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  • Remodeling The Housing Finance Industry

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    ... risks associated with investing in the housing market and related securities, but
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  • The Danger Of A 401(k) Flameout

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    ... to ante up more money to make sure government employees would enjoy a financially
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  • Money Facts: The Space Shuttle Program - Investopedia.com

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    ... The next phase of the United States space program will largely be found in the private
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  • Dying Careers And How To Survive Them - Investopedia.com

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    ... Career Transition Administrators can apply organizational skills to project
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  • The Green Light In Green Vehicles

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    ... charge stations in its populated areas. The private sector is also prepping
    for adoption. Electronics retailer Best Buy (NYSE:BBY ...

  • Working In Finance: 5 Forex Careers

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    ... regulator in the United States; the National Futures Association (NFA) sets regulation
    standards, and screens forex dealer members from the private sector. ...

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