Public Sector

The public sector is the part of the economy composed of all levels of government and government-controlled enterprises. It employs workers through federal, state, or local governments and includes entities like the IRS. The public sector is managed by the government and is crucial in providing essential services and enforcing regulations. This includes running organizations like police and fire departments, public health and education systems, and ensuring compliance with laws and standards across various industries.

If something is “funded by the public sector,” it means it is receiving financial support from government sources at the federal, state, or local levels. This funding comes from taxpayer dollars, which are collected through various forms of taxation like income tax, sales tax, and property tax, and it is allocated to provide public services and support certain sectors through government subsidies.