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Crony capitalism
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an economic system where success in business is determined by close relationships between businesspeople and government officials, rather than market competition
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Crony capitalism refers to a system where businesses thrive not based on their merit, but on their close relationships with government officials and politicians.
The prevalence of crony capitalism often leads to unfair advantages for well-connected companies, hindering competition and innovation in the market.
