crony capitalism
Crony capitalism is the refined sport of distributing benefits not by merit but by connections and kinship. Against the illusory backdrop of fairness, it fattens the pockets of the powerful while delighting the general public in helpless envy. This exquisite corruption turns every competition into farce and showers the industrious with contemptuous glances. In this enchanted realm, talent is crushed before it blooms and the secretary’s connections become the ultimate business skill.