What is Crony Capitalism?
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What is Crony Capitalism?

Here on the Acton PowerBlog we talk a lot about crony capitalism. But what exactly does the term mean? And why is it so bad?

In this short video from Prager University, Jay Cost, a staff writer at The Weekly Standard, explains what it is, why it’s wrong, and proposes a solution that every society could benefit from.

 

See also: What Christians Should Know About Crony Capitalism

Joe Carter

Joe Carter is a senior writer for The Gospel Coalition, author of The Life and Faith Field Guide for Parents, the editor of the NIV Lifehacks Bible, and coauthor of How to Argue Like Jesus: Learning Persuasion from History’s Greatest Communicator. He also serves as an associate pastor at McLean Bible Church in Arlington, Va.