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Crony Capitalism in America

2008–2012

Author: Hunter Lewis

ISBN: 978-0-9887267-2-7

An examination of how the boundary between Wall Street and Washington has blurred, fueling economic inequality through political favors and financial concealment. Drawing on real cases across finance, food, medicine, and labor, the book lays out both the scope of the problem and a clear path toward reform.

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Overview

Part 1: Introduction

1. Crony Capitalism around the World

2. Crony Capitalism in America

Part 2: Crony Politicians

3. Pay to Play: A Capitol Hill Primer

4. Political ATMs: Fannie and Freddie

5. Honey Pots 1: The Recovery Act

6. Honey Pots 2: Hurricane Sandy Relief and the Fiscal Cliff

7. Getting Rich from Public Office

8. The Revolving Door

Part 3: Crony Finance

9. “Government Sachs”

10. “Government Electric”

Part 4–11

Crony Food, Crony Medicine, Crony Labor, Crony Lawyers, Beyond the Usual Suspects, Losers, Democracy and Crony Capitalism, Solutions

Details

ISBN-139780988726727

Publication Date09/06/2013

Pages399

Dimensions5.3″ × 8.1″ × 1.2″

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Hunter Lewis

About the Author

Hunter Lewis

Hunter Lewis, co-founder of global investment firm Cambridge Associates, has written nine books on moral philosophy, psychology, and economics, including the widely acclaimed Are the Rich Necessary? He has contributed to the New York Times, the Times of London, the Washington Post, and the Atlantic Monthly, as well as numerous websites including Forbes.com, Fox.com, RealClearMarkets.com, and Townhall.com. He has served on boards and committees of fifteen leading not-for-profit organizations.

Interviews & Podcasts

The Robert Wenzel Show Economic Policy Journal · 9/8/2013 · 22:43
Breitbart News Sunday Stephen K. Bannon · 9/1/2013 · 1:39
The Price of Business Kevin Price · 8:39
The Josh Tolley Show Genesis Radio Network · 9/6/2013 · 53:31
The Wilkow Majority Stephen K. Bannon · 8/30/2013 · 4:41
The Tom Woods Show 29:25