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불평등 경제

bulpyeongdeung gyeongje
noun phrase★Intermediate💡 unequal economy
technical

An economic system characterized by significant disparities in income, wealth, or opportunity among individuals or groups.

불평등 경제는 소득 격차를 심화시킬 수 있습니다.

An unequal economy can exacerbate income inequality.

정부는 불평등 경제 문제를 해결하기 위한 정책을 마련해야 합니다.

The government must establish policies to address problems in the unequal economy.

💡

Refers to structural inequalities in access to resources, education, or social mobility, not just temporary disparities.

Collocations

불평등 경제 구조structure of an unequal economy불평등 경제 문제problems of an unequal economy불평등 경제 해결solving inequality in the economy

Synonyms

불공정한 경제소득 불균등 경제

Antonyms

평등 경제공정한 경제

Related Phrases

소득 양극화phrase
income polarization
경제적 불평등phrase
economic inequality

💡Pro Tip

Contextual Usage

Use '불평등 경제' to discuss systemic issues like wage gaps, access to education, or regional disparities. Avoid using it for temporary fluctuations in income.

⚡Gold Rule

Structural vs. Temporary

Distinguish between '불평등 경제' (systemic inequality) and '일시적 소득 격차' (temporary income disparity). The former implies deep-rooted issues.

📖Word Origin

불평등 (inequality) + 경제 (economy). The term combines native Korean roots with a Sino-Korean word for economy.

📝Usage Notes

Used in academic, policy, and news contexts to describe systemic economic disparities. Often contrasted with '평등 경제' (equal economy).

Word Breakdown

불
not
prefix
+
평등
equality
root
+
경제
economy
root
한영사전

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