Private sector

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In economics, the private sector is that part of the economy which is both run for profit and is not controlled by the state. By contrast, enterprises that are part of the state are part of the public sector; private, non-profit organizations are regarded as part of the voluntary sector.

Legal Structures

A variety of legal structures exist for private sector business organizations, depending on the jurisdiction in which they have their legal domicile. Individuals can conduct business without necessarily being part of any organization.

In countries where the private sector is regulated or even forbidden, some types of private business continue to operate within the underground economy.

Employment

The private sector employs the majority of the workforce in some countries. In some countries such as the People's Republic of China, the public sector employs most of the workers. Within the private sector most employees are profit driven.

Statistical Organizations

• Eurostat
• United Nations Statistics Division -
• UNESCO Institute for Statistics -
• OECD Statistics Division -
• PARIS21
• International Association for Official Statistics (IAOS) , a section of the ISI
• Worldwide statistical sources

See also

• Free enterprise
• Private law
• Company law

References

• A Primer on Private-Public Partnerships

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