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균형 잡힌 경제
gyunhyeong jabhin gyeongje
balanced economy
정부는 균형 잡힌 경제 성장을 위해 노력하고 있다.
The government is striving for balanced economic growth.
formal
An economy where supply and demand, trade, and fiscal policies are in equilibrium to ensure sustainable growth without excessive inflation, unemployment, or trade deficits.
균형 잡힌 경제는 장기적으로 국민의 삶의 질을 향상시킨다.
A balanced economy improves people's quality of life in the long term.
정부는 무역수지 균형을 유지하기 위해 노력하고 있다.
The government is working to maintain a balanced trade account.
Often contrasted with '불균형 경제' (imbalanced economy), which may suffer from chronic inflation, unemployment, or trade imbalances.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Distinguish from '안정된 경제'
'균형 잡힌 경제' focuses on the mechanisms (supply-demand balance, fiscal policies) that create stability, while '안정된 경제' (stable economy) describes the outcome (a state of stability).
Gold Rule
Context matters
In economic reports, '균형 잡힌 경제' often refers to macroeconomic balance (e.g., low inflation, full employment). In business contexts, it may describe a company's balanced financial structure.
Word Origin
균형 (gyunhyeong) means 'balance' or 'equilibrium' (from Chinese characters 均衡), and 잡힌 (jabin) is the past participle of 잡다 ('to hold' or 'to grasp'), indicating a state of being maintained. 경제 (gyeongje) means 'economy.' The phrase thus literally means 'an economy that is held in balance.'
Usage Notes
Commonly used in policy discussions, economic reports, and academic texts. The term emphasizes stability and sustainability over rapid but unsustainable growth.
Word Breakdown
균형
balance or equilibrium
noun잡힌
held or maintained (past participle of 잡다)
verb경제
economy
noun한영사전