cronyism
the practice of favoring one's close friends, especially in political appointments.
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They have cronyism, systemic financial risk, excessive materialism, ecological crisis stemming from overconsumption.
Is the U.S. Really Less Corrupt Than China? (Ep. 481) | Stephen J. Dubner | November 4, 2021 | FreakonomicsWhereas in countries that are bogged down in cronyism and corruption, it doesn’t happen.
The Pros and Cons of America’s (Extreme) Individualism (Ep. 470) | Stephen J. Dubner | July 22, 2021 | FreakonomicsAfter the Philippines gained independence in 1946, economic development languished and was crippled by cronyism and corruption, causing the Philippine peso to drop in value throughout the mid- to late-20th century.
From AIDS to COVID-19, America’s Medical System Has a Long History of Relying on Filipino Nurses to Fight on the Frontlines | Paulina Cachero | May 30, 2021 | TimeWhat we’re finding is a lot of the opportunity hoarding that is happening in agencies is because of nepotism or because of cronyism.
How inclusion can lead to diversity in marketing and communications | Kim Davis | April 10, 2021 | Search Engine LandI mean, there are plenty of multi-party political systems around the world that have similar cases of dysfunction and corruption and cronyism like ours.
America’s Hidden Duopoly (Ep. 356 Rebroadcast) | Stephen J. Dubner | September 3, 2020 | Freakonomics
As for Adrian Fenty, who Barry once supported and then turned on, he was “arrogant,” a “disappointment,” and guilty of cronyism.
How cronyism, secrecy, and authoritarianism doomed Obamacare, and why it was all so unnecessary.
Obamacare’s Rollout Is a Disaster That Didn’t Have to Happen | Gregory Ferenstein | October 20, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTShe uncovers a reprehensible example of cronyism, elitism, and vote finagling which reflects some Israeli Leftist shortcomings.
Are companies who use cronyism to grow their profit acting unethically?
Do Libertarians Have an Obligation to Not Aggressively Pursue Government Carve-outs? | Justin Green | April 30, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTBoth political parties are talking about cronyism and insider dealing.
These two plagues – cronyism and nepotism – haunt public procurement.
After the Rain | Sam VakninAnd corruption was both rife and rampant – nepotism, cronyism, outright bribery.
After the Rain | Sam VakninCaught in a fatal spider web of family connections and political cronyism of their own design.
After the Rain | Sam Vaknin
British Dictionary definitions for cronyism
/ (ˈkrəʊnɪˌɪzəm) /
the practice of appointing friends to high-level, esp political, posts regardless of their suitability
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