Difference between revisions of "Crony capitalism"
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*[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/apr/5/burying-crony-capitalism/ Burying crony capitalism: The courts strike a blow for economic freedom] - Editorial in the ''[[Washington Times]]'' | *[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/apr/5/burying-crony-capitalism/ Burying crony capitalism: The courts strike a blow for economic freedom] - Editorial in the ''[[Washington Times]]'' | ||
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Revision as of 19:34, November 4, 2019
Crony capitalism is a left-leaning economic system which is more like an oligopoly than free enterprise. In crony capitalism, investments are not based on morality or true free enterprise. Often in crony capitalism the government picks winners and losers through the use of grants, contracts, loan guarantees, regulations, bailouts and other ways of extending favors to friends while penalizing competitors.
Crony capitalism also can work to the disadvantage of workers and consumers, for example when coal-burning electric plants import cheaper coal because of lower foreign labor costs, American coal miners are laid off due to EPA regulations, and consumers see no reduction in electric rates.
Crony capitalism is fully compatible with socialism.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ Philipp, Joshua (August 7, 2019). The Corrupt Romance Between Big Business and Socialism. The Epoch Times. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
External links
- Burying crony capitalism: The courts strike a blow for economic freedom - Editorial in the Washington Times
- What is Crony Capitalism? - Video from Prager University