Crony socialism describes a system where private interests manipulate state control for personal gain, often through subsidies or regulations. It benefits well-connected elites, not the broader public, by distorting market competition. Used to protect favored industries, it undermines genuine socialist ideals, enriching insiders at public expense while stifling economic opportunity for others.
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