A political doctrine or system emphasizing the power and role of the state in controlling or regulating society and economy.
From French 'état' meaning 'state' plus '-ism' indicating a doctrine or system. The term became popular in 20th-century political discourse to describe state-centered governance.
Etatism is basically the political opposite of libertarianism—it says 'trust the government to make all the big decisions'—and it's particularly associated with French and Italian political theory!
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