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Government favoritism
delineation of when an appointment to government office is "cronyism". In the private sector, cronyism exists in organizations, often termed "the old boys' club"
Cronyism
Capitalism featuring undue alliances between business interests and politicians
Crony capitalism, sometimes also called simply cronyism, is a pejorative term used in political discourse to describe a situation in which businesses
Crony_capitalism
2015 American film
Cronies is a 2015 American comedy-drama film written by, directed by and starring Michael Larnell. Spike Lee served as an executive producer of the film
Cronies
Some associates of former Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos
However, a closer inspection at his history will reveal deep connections and cronyism to President Ferdinand Marcos, who was able to launch Tan's immense wealth
Cronies_of_Ferdinand_Marcos
Index published by The Economist
countries where cronyism was thought to be a big problem being included. Countries not located in the Global North has a relatively higher Crony-Capitalism
Crony-capitalism_index
French bridge player (born 1961)
Bénédicte Cronier (born 1961) is a French bridge player. Venice Cup (2) 2005, 2011 North American Bridge Championships (6) Freeman Mixed Board-a-Match
Bénédicte_Cronier
Pejorative phrase against Tony Blair
the claims that the government rewarded "Tony's Cronies". In 2002, there were also accusations of cronyism from the Conservatives and the Mayor of London
Tony's_Cronies
American football coach (born 1974)
Andrew Danny Cronic (born January 24, 1974) is an American college football coach. He is the offensive coordinator for the United States Naval Academy
Drew_Cronic
Concept of nepotism prevalent in the Middle East
fines, or securing employment opportunities. The term is also extended to cronyism and nepotism in the allotment of public sector jobs. In other words, wasta
Wasta
1942 American film
Phoney Cronies is a 1942 American comedy short by Columbia Pictures starring El Brendel, Tom Kennedy, Dudley Dickerson, and Monte Collins. Oley (El Brendel)
Phoney_Cronies
Indian multinational conglomerate
company has attracted controversy for reports of political corruption, cronyism, fraud, financial manipulation, and exploitation of its customers, Indian
Reliance_Industries
Indian businessman (born 1957)
a plutocrat, and reports of market manipulation, political corruption, cronyism, and exploitation. Born in 1957 to Dhirubhai Ambani, the founder of Reliance
Mukesh_Ambani
Favoritism granted to relatives
sports, religion, health care and social work. In concept, it is similar to cronyism. Sociologists argue it to be a form of cultural capital to success. The
Nepotism
Disease where the kidneys fail to adequately filter waste products from the blood
Kidney failure, also known as renal failure or end-stage renal disease (ESRD), is a medical condition in which the kidneys can no longer adequately filter
Kidney_failure
Antoine Cronier, or Crosnier, (13 January 1732 - after 1806) was a noted clockmaker active during the second half of the 18th century in Paris, France
Antoine_Cronier
American television comedy series
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide (sometimes shortened to Ned's Declassified) is an American live action sitcom on Nickelodeon that debuted on the
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
Ned's_Declassified_School_Survival_Guide
American football coach (born c. 1947)
Daniel G. Cronic (born c. 1947) is an American former college football coach. He was the head football coach for Cherokee High School from 1974 to 1977
Danny_Cronic
Country in Eastern Europe and North Asia
Russia under the regime of Vladimir Putin has been governed by a form of crony capitalism. Its political system has been variously described as a kleptocracy
Russia
Prime Minister of Malaysia (1981–2003, 2018–2020)
import tariffs on foreign cars, Mahathir accused Abdullah's government of cronyism in relation to import licences. Proton's chief executive, a Mahathir ally
Mahathir_Mohamad
Use of power by government officials for illegitimate private gain
Forms of corruption vary, but can include bribery, lobbying, extortion, cronyism, nepotism, parochialism, patronage, influence peddling, graft, and embezzlement
Political_corruption
Fictional character of the Harry Potter series
belonging in the Slytherin house. He is frequently accompanied by his two cronies, Vincent Crabbe and Gregory Goyle, who act as henchmen. Draco is characterised
Draco_Malfoy
Growing one's existing wealth without creating new wealth
inequality, increased debt levels, the risk of increased corruption and cronyism, the decline in public trust in institutions, and potential socioeconomic
Rent-seeking
French sailor
Georges A. Cronier was a French sailor who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Cronier took the 4th place in the 10 to 20 ton. "Georges
Georges_Cronier
Indian multinational conglomerate
military drones to Israel during the Gaza genocide, political corruption, cronyism, tax evasion, environmental damage, suing journalists and money laundering
Adani_Group
Indian independence activist (1869–1948)
Mussolini", fomenting a race war, trying to replace the Raj with Brahmin cronies, playing on the ignorance of Indian masses, all for selfish gain. Churchill
Mahatma_Gandhi
Indian multinational port operator and logistics company
port at Thiruvananthapuram. The company has attracted controversies for cronyism, alleged stock manipulation and violation of environmental norms. As of
Adani_Ports_&_SEZ
Topics referred to by the same term
In-group favoritism, a pattern of favoring members of one's own group Cronyism, partiality in awarding advantages to friends or trusted colleagues Nepotism
Favoritism
American financier and child sex offender (1953–2019)
Jose (September 12, 2007). "Lewinsky prosecutor joins defense of Clinton crony". The Palm Beach Post. Archived from the original on May 16, 2012. Retrieved
Jeffrey_Epstein
Indian businessman (born 1962)
ruling Bharatiya Janata Party government which has led to allegations of cronyism. In January 2023, the American short selling activist firm Hindenburg Research
Gautam_Adani
President of Ukraine from 2010 to 2014
speaking about Ukrainian corruption and cronyism Yanukovych has been criticized for "massive" corruption and cronyism. Ukraine under his rule was described
Viktor_Yanukovych
cooperation. Examples of corruption in the Philippines include graft, bribery, cronyism, nepotism, impunity, embezzlement, extortion, racketeering, fraud, tax
Corruption_in_the_Philippines
Action to subvert rules
unfair advantages without being noticed. This includes acts of bribery, cronyism and nepotism in any situation where individuals are given preference using
Cheating
Filipino cultural trait
political appointment through family affiliation (nepotism) or friendship (cronyism), rather than on the basis of merit. The system traces its origins to the
Padrino_system
1984 United States Supreme Court case
United States v. Cronic, 466 U.S. 648 (1984), was a United States Supreme Court case in which the court held that a finding of prejudice in ineffective
United_States_v._Cronic
Leader of the Soviet Union from 1924 to 1953
caricatured in the literature — "it did not give Stalin the power to put his cronies in power," he notes. Rather, it was regarded as a dirty job, in which "The
Joseph_Stalin
Elected party giving jobs to supporters
winning an election, gives government jobs to its supporters, friends (cronyism), and relatives (nepotism) as a reward for working toward victory, and
Spoils_system
Concept introduced by Max Weber
than a subsistence economy is shared by Max Weber and Fernand Braudel. Crony capitalism Political capital State capitalism Revolving door (politics)
Political_capitalism
American actor (1907–1979)
leather director's chair, had a crowd of kibitzers: wranglers, extras, old cronies, drinking buddies, a couple of Mexican stuntmen. He studied the board,
John_Wayne
Country in Central Africa (1965–1997)
change. By the time of its downfall, Zaire was characterised by widespread cronyism, corruption and economic mismanagement. Zaire collapsed in the 1990s, amid
Zaire
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007
New Life for Britain Blairism New Labour Third Way Appointments "Tony's Cronies" "Blair Babes" First ministry and term (May 1997 – June 2001) Ministry
Tony_Blair
Stream in Delaware, USA
Crony Pond Branch is a 1.44 mi (2.32 km) long 1st order tributary to Toms Dam Branch in Sussex County, Delaware. This is the only stream of this name
Crony_Pond_Branch
British journalist and broadcaster (born 1983)
2019, journalist Peter Oborne accused Rajan of engaging in "client" and "crony" journalism. Rajan's role as editor-at-large for The Independent website
Amol_Rajan
President of Iraq from 1979 to 2003
economy had sharply declined, and the system increasingly shifted toward crony capitalism. Overall, Saddam's government invested heavily in infrastructure
Saddam_Hussein
American football coach (born 1979)
Houston (2011–2013) Ian Shields (2014–2015) Mike Kellar (2016–2017) Drew Cronic (2018–2019) Mike Jacobs (2020–2023) Doug Socha (2024– ) v t e Mercer Bears
Mike Jacobs (American football)
Mike_Jacobs_(American_football)
Prime Minister of the Philippines from 1981 to 1986 (1930–2026)
came into conflict with first lady Imelda Marcos and several other Marcos cronies over spending and economic policy, including a request to provide $12 million
Cesar_Virata
Group of royal favourites
used of the circle of cronies around Spanish King Ferdinand VII (reigned 1814–1833). The term involves what is known as cronyism. The term also entered
Camarilla
Italian economist and author (born 1963)
reinvigorate the power of competition and reverse the movement toward a 'crony system'." Zingales received a bachelor's degree in economics from Bocconi
Luigi_Zingales
Political corruption in which funds for public projects are used for private benefit
different: a grafter is a person who works hard and conscientiously. Corruption Cronyism Grift Inside job Money trail Nepotism Patronage Political corruption Political
Graft_(politics)
without merit or transparency. During the apartheid era, nepotism and cronyism were used to maintain white minority rule, with positions of power reserved
Corruption_in_Namibia
American journalist and political commentator (born 1963)
America (2016) and The Swamp: Washington's Murky Pool of Corruption and Cronyism and How Trump Can Drain It (2017). In September 2017, Bolling was ousted
Eric_Bolling
Nepali politician (born 1952)
hostility towards critics and the media, and accusations of fostering cronyism, corruption, nepotism and racism. Following the deaths of students during
K._P._Sharma_Oli
American period crime drama television series
– one of Nucky's political cronies Robert Clohessy as Alderman Jim Neary (seasons 1–2) – one of Nucky's political cronies Max Casella as Leo D'Alessio
Boardwalk_Empire
American actor (1925–2005)
Winnie the Pooh productions (1966–2005); Vinnie, one of Oscar's poker cronies, in the film The Odd Couple (1968); milquetoast middle-aged patient Mr
John_Fiedler
benefits consumers, and some have described them as "protectionism" and "crony capitalism". The Federal Trade Commission recommends allowing direct manufacturer
Direct-to-consumer automobile selling in the United States
Direct-to-consumer_automobile_selling_in_the_United_States
Rare neurodegenerative disease caused by prions
Linehan, Jacqueline M.; Desbruslais, Melanie; Fox, Katie; Cooper, Sharon; Cronier, Sabrina; Asante, Emmanuel A.; Mead, Simon; Brandner, Sebastian; Hill,
Kuru_(disease)
Student-led demonstrations in China
slogans, choosing to present a message of "anti-corruption" and "anti-cronyism", but "pro-party". In a twist of irony, student factions who genuinely
1989 Tiananmen Square protests and massacre
1989_Tiananmen_Square_protests_and_massacre
Form of control over media outlets by political or economic interests
investment Offshore financial centre State Clientelism Coronelism Crony capitalism Cronyism Elite capture Failed state Ghost soldiers Kleptocracy Mafia state
Media_capture
Government of Russia since 1999
that Prime Minister Putin's strategy for economic recovery was based on cronyism and was fueling corruption and also said: "We have two Putins. There are
Russia_under_Vladimir_Putin
Already-produced durable goods that are used in production of goods or services
Criticism of capitalism Critique of political economy Critique of work Cronyism Culture of capitalism Evergreening Exploitation of labour Globalization
Capital_(economics)
Descendants of prominent senior communist officials in the PRC
categorization to signify those believed to be benefiting from nepotism and cronyism, by analogy with the crown prince (Chinese: taizi) in hereditary monarchies
Princelings
Head of the executive branch of the Government of Paris
Thermidor, the coup d'état that deposed and executed Robespierre and his cronies, the office of Mayor was abolished since it was perceived to be too powerful
Mayor_of_Paris
American and British director and actor (born 1948)
unfair. I mean, why should you be born to this? But now it's all just sheer cronyism. The prime minister can put in whoever he wants and bus them in to vote
Christopher_Guest
American politician (born 1969)
which Rice attacked him. Booker, in turn, attacked Rice as a "political crony" of James. Booker won the May 9 election with 72% of the vote. His slate
Cory_Booker
Filipino politician from Bulacan
is a Filipino politician from Bulacan. He is the son of former Marcos crony Ricardo Silverio, and Beatriz Sison. In 2010, Silverio ran as congressman
Ricky_Silverio
President of the Philippines since 2022
and became a senator two years later. His godfathers include the "Marcos cronies" Eduardo "Danding" Cojuangco Jr. and Jose Yao Campos. Marcos first studied
Bongbong_Marcos
Russian-American philosopher (1905–1982)
Criticism of capitalism Critique of political economy Critique of work Cronyism Culture of capitalism Evergreening Exploitation of labour Globalization
Ayn_Rand
British businesswoman (born 1946)
Merrick, Jane; Hanning, James (30 September 2012). "IoS exclusive: Cameron in crony row over Brazil factory". The Independent. London. Retrieved 6 February
Carole_Bamford
Scottish politician and financer (born 1964)
gain a seat. His selection had been criticised by other Conservatives as "cronyism". One Conservative told the Edinburgh Evening News: "It seems all you need
Malcolm_Offord
American television series (2004–2006)
worker Titus Welliver Silas Adams Emissary of Magistrate Clagett turned crony of Al Swearengen Bree Seanna Wall Sofia Metz Adopted daughter of Alma; sole
Deadwood_(TV_series)
American animated web series
an old enemy from her magical girl past shows up, Eclipse, Lady DeVoid's crony. 2 "I Want to be a Normal Girl" January 31, 2026 (2026-01-31) Day one of
Pretty Pretty Please I Don't Want to Be a Magical Girl
Pretty_Pretty_Please_I_Don't_Want_to_Be_a_Magical_Girl
Skyscraper in Manhattan, New York
The same year, then–New York Governor George Pataki faced accusations of cronyism for supposedly using his influence to get the winning architect's design
One_World_Trade_Center
Political party in the Philippines
the Philippines. and is dedicated towards fighting graft, corruption and cronyism in government. CIBAC is affiliated with the Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide
Citizens' Battle Against Corruption
Citizens'_Battle_Against_Corruption
Reformist political party
initially focused on demanding Mahathir’s resignation and an end to alleged cronyism and corruption within the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) administration.
People's Justice Party (Malaysia)
People's_Justice_Party_(Malaysia)
1998 comedy film directed by Richard Benjamin
discrepancies in testing of the Bradley's survivability due to Partridge's cronies, Colonel Bock and Major Sayers. Burton receives confidential information
The_Pentagon_Wars
looking for the Saiyans. Goten finds this man and defeats him and his cronies. Another strange and powerful person attacks Goten, and then goes into
List of Dragon Ball GT episodes
List_of_Dragon_Ball_GT_episodes
Norwegian politician (born 1966)
2009 to 2013. As a cabinet member he several times faced accusations of cronyism by having appointed little-qualified close friends to well paid government
Trond_Giske
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2022
Party voters. Conversely, critics have accused him of dishonesty, elitism, cronyism and bigotry. Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson was born on 19 June 1964
Boris_Johnson
Supporters of Ferdinand Marcos and Bongbong Marcos
resurgence as a "Marcosian restoration". Presidency of Ferdinand Marcos Cronies of Ferdinand Marcos Ferdinand Marcos's cult of personality Right-wing dictatorship
Marcos_loyalism
Person who publicly helps or gives credibility to assist in a fraud
abetting Astroturfing Compliance Confidence trick Corporate propaganda Cronyism False advertising False testimony Greenwashing Influence-for-hire Influencer
Shill
American filmmaker (born 1960)
1998 Scotch and Milk Cab Passenger 2001 Spy Kids Cool Spy Chelsea Walls Crony #2 Waking Life Pinball Playing Man / Man on Back of Boat 2006 The Hottest
Richard_Linklater
Market regulated and/or controlled by the government
Criticism of capitalism Critique of political economy Critique of work Cronyism Culture of capitalism Evergreening Exploitation of labour Globalization
Regulated_market
into DHS's $200 Million Bizarre "Thank You Trump" Ad Campaign Awarded to Cronies". House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (Democrats). March
Corruption allegations during the second Trump presidency
Corruption_allegations_during_the_second_Trump_presidency
Form of government
type of economic system of political spoils is sometimes referred to as crony capitalism. The effects of a kleptocratic regime or government on a nation
Kleptocracy
Country in Central Africa
164th among the 180 countries listed. Critics of Déby had accused him of cronyism and tribalism. In southern Chad, bitter conflicts over land are becoming
Chad
Season of television series
in illegal substances, Manson raids a pub where he finds Ferris and his cronies in the middle of a deal. Ferris offers to give information on a bigger
The_Bill_series_20
Scottish politician (born 1988)
Stephen Mark Flynn (born 13 October 1988) is a Scottish politician who has served as Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport since 2026. A
Stephen_Flynn
Modification of market activity
Criticism of capitalism Critique of political economy Critique of work Cronyism Culture of capitalism Evergreening Exploitation of labour Globalization
Market_intervention
2014 book
Gas Wars: Crony Capitalism and the Ambanis is a book written by Indian journalists Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, Subir Ghosh and Jyotirmoy Chaudhuri. The book
Gas_Wars
Benefit provided by a good or service in an economy
Criticism of capitalism Critique of political economy Critique of work Cronyism Culture of capitalism Evergreening Exploitation of labour Globalization
Value_(economics)
Bribery Censorship Banned politics Political repression Political violence Cronyism Economics of corruption Election interference Electoral fraud Elite capture
Corruption_in_Tuvalu
British politician (born 1980)
shadow equalities minister, said the government was engulfed in "sleaze and cronyism" and Badenoch should "come clean" about why she had not declared a political
Kemi_Badenoch
1999 conflict between India and Pakistan
Sharif attributed the plan to Musharraf and "just two or three of his cronies", a view shared by some Pakistani writers who have stated only four generals
Kargil_War
collectively created a culture of corruption perpetrated by Jammeh and his cronies. His appointees to prominent positions of state institutions enabled him
Corruption_in_the_Gambia
seen visiting Rita. Episodes 594–601 Fay Donnelly Maud Clark A tall, lanky crony of Lou Kelly. Episodes 595–643 Rachel "Roach" Waters Linda Hartley A young
List of Prisoner characters – inmates
List_of_Prisoner_characters_–_inmates
political donations were quickly given contracts. As a result, accusations of cronyism were made against the Conservative government, and in September 2024 the
Controversies regarding COVID-19 contracts in the United Kingdom
Controversies_regarding_COVID-19_contracts_in_the_United_Kingdom
Prime Minister of Hungary (1998–2002, 2010–2026)
constitution to prevent amendments to Fidesz-backed legislation; and of cronyism and nepotism. Orbán was accused of pork barrel politics for building Pancho
Viktor_Orbán
French economist (1801–1850)
Criticism of capitalism Critique of political economy Critique of work Cronyism Culture of capitalism Evergreening Exploitation of labour Globalization
Frédéric_Bastiat
Bribery Censorship Banned politics Political repression Political violence Cronyism Economics of corruption Election interference Electoral fraud Elite capture
Corruption_in_Kiribati
Dictator of Italy from 1922 to 1943
Celli, Carlo (2013). Economic Fascism: Primary Sources on Mussolini's Crony Capitalism. Axios Press. Corvaja, Santi (2001). Hitler and Mussolini: The
Benito_Mussolini
Qing Dynasty prince (1683-1741)
He was a relatively unremarkable prince who was primarily known to be a crony of his older brother Yunsi. Born in the Aisin Gioro clan, Yin'e was the
Yun'e
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