Small government
Private refers to the concept and policies that aim to eliminate government involvement and minimize the scale, authority, and intervention of Nation and Government and State-owned Enterprise in the provision of Goods & Services that can be supplied by the private sector. This philosophy and approach are characterized by the Private Sector/Government Binary Opposition.
Big government is the opposite of Small Government and is often criticized by proponents of tkgshn.icon. Prominent figures such as Adam Smith are known for their opposition to Big government.
In the 1970s, there was criticism towards countries with large governments, citing the economic decline caused by the rigidity of government as a phenomenon known as British Disease.
For further information, please refer to the Reference section, specifically the article on Small Government - Wikipedia.