Watchdog Group Says Corruption Increases Under Populist Leaders
In countries with populist or autocratic leaders, “instead of tackling crony capitalism, those leaders usually install even worse forms of corrupt systems.”
In countries with populist or autocratic leaders, “instead of tackling crony capitalism, those leaders usually install even worse forms of corrupt systems.”
A refusal to confront corporate welfare shows the grip crony capitalism has on Washington and state capitols.
In what is being interpreted as an election year stunt, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) released a 204-page statement earlier this month. “The War on Poverty: 50 Years Later”
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