Which of the Following Is the Most Appropriate Description of Crony

question 181

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most appropriate description of crony capitalism in Southeast Asia?

• A) Personal and familial connections among politicians, bankers, and entrepreneurs are used to create economic opportunities.
• B) Close ties formed among small groups of states allow them to jointly coordinate development projects.
• C) Private interests make investment decisions while state planners have responsibility for daily business operations.
• D) Companies invest outside of their areas of specialization in order to control all stages of the production process.

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