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IS CHINA IS THE CRONY CAPITALISM OF EAST




  (China May Be Raising,But No one Really Knows Whether it Can Fly)
What is Crony Capitalosm ?
The term crony capitalism refers to forms of capitalism in which leading
businessmen enjoy close personal relationships with key politicians.
Crony capitalism is often associated with corruption It may be exhibited
by favoritism in the distribution of legal permits, government grants,special tax
breaks, or other forms of dirigisme, Crony capitalism is believed to arise when
political cronyism spills over into the business world; self-serving friendships and
 family ties between businessmen and the government influence the economy
and society to the extent that it corrupts public-serving economic and political
ideals. In many underdeveloped countries crony capitalism may be perceived
both as corrupt and as antinational
Cronyism has been
an important
element of capitalism
everywhere, but the
relationship between
cronyism, business,
and politics and
cronyism’s effect on
development vary
greatly from nation
to nation.
CHINA IS THE NEW CRONY CAPITALIST OF THE EAST

All the Banks in China
are run by members of
Chinese Communist
Party
Investments By
Foreign Companies
Are tightly regulated
and Foreign
Companies are
Regularly Shaken
Down By Various
Means
The record of China’s growth over the past two decades
has proved pessimists wrong and optimists not optimistic
enough.




              Data From Jan2002 to Sep 2012


The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in China was worth
7298.10 billion US dollars in 2011, according to a report
published by the World Bank. The GDP value of China is
roughly equivalent to 11.77 percent of the world economy.
The only thing rising faster than China is the hype about
China.

Gross Domestic Product Exceeded that of Britain
and France Making China World’s Fourth-largest
Economy
It was announced that China replaced the United
States as the world’s largest Exporter of technology
goods
Many experts Predicts that the Chinese economy will
be second only to he United states by2020 ,and
possibly surpassitby 2050.
It is either a monopolist or a dominant player in the most
important sectors, including financial services, banking,
telecommunications, energy, steel, automobiles, natural
resources, and transportation.
It protects its monopoly profits in these sectors
by blocking private domestic firms and foreign
companies from entering the market
The government maintains tight control over
most investment projects through the power to
issue long-term bank credit and grant land-use
rights.
Private-sector firms have very limited access to finance or new markets.
There are only 40 private firms among the 1,520 Chinese companies listed on
domestic and foreign exchanges.
The most corrupt sectors in China, such as power
generation, tobacco, banking, financial services, and
infrastructure, are all state-controlled monopolies.
THE TWO CHINA
Estimates from various sources, including the World Bank
    and the Chinese government, suggest that income
    inequality has increased at least 50 percent since the late
    1970s, making China one of the most unequal societies in
    Asia. A recent study reports that less than 1 percent of
    Chinese households control more than 60 percent of the
    country’s wealth
     China is one of the few authoritarian states
     where homosexuality and cross-dressing are
     permitted, but political dissent is not. Domestic
     opposition groups and individuals who might
     challenge the party’s authority are left isolated
     and powerless.
This is what happens when crony capitalism becomes national
policy.
Disadvantages to Capitalism
Propaganda= You cannot escape capitalism, it’s everywhere. On every
billboard, on every TV program, you have someone telling you to buy
something. When this is done by governments in dictatorships we call it
propaganda, when companies do it, it’s called advertising. They’re both
forms of brainwashing.
Undemocratic= While every individual has a single vote in a
democracy, in a capitalist system, they have very little say in the
actions of government. Greater influences on government than
ideology or public opinion are the wealthy. Governments will listen to
big business and banks because they fund their election campaigns.
They will listen to big newspaper barons because they know that they
can influence public opinion.
Anti-Social= Under a capitalist system, the profit motive is far
greater than altruism. If people are worried about what’s in their
own pocket, they will avoid helping their fellow human beings
because they’re concentrating on looking after themselves. People
feel the need to put themselves first because they think no-one will
be there to help them if they lose all their money.
Inequality= The common capitalist mantra that “anyone can be
rich if they work hard enough” is a fallacy. There’s only so much
room at the top. In order to make money, first you have to take it
from someone else. This can be done through selling things,
taxation or any other means. But this means that the rich cannot
exist without the poor. Any way you look at it, there’s never going
to be equality under capitalism.
Defending the motion

 state capitalism, in which the government offers support to "national
champions" but also lists these champions on the stockmarket and subjects
them to global competition.

State capitalists argue that the system is proving remarkably successful.


China has grown at almost 10% for the past 30 years.


State-capitalist companies such as China Telecom have come from nowhere
to become mighty global companies.


There is a view towards state capitalism yet a friend in government is always useful.


In China, state capitalism works as there is political will and a sense of "chinese pride"
Against the motion

 The problem is capitalism itself - the gulf between rich and poor still exists.



 State capitalism's critics reply that the system is riven with problems. State-
 capitalist companies are not only less efficient than their private competitors.


 They are also using cheap capital and political favouritism to crowd out
 the entrepreneurs that are the real drivers of growth.


 State capitalism inevitably degenerates into crony capitalism as
 powerful politicians extend their control over the economy.
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Crony capitalism ppt

  • 1. IS CHINA IS THE CRONY CAPITALISM OF EAST (China May Be Raising,But No one Really Knows Whether it Can Fly)
  • 2. What is Crony Capitalosm ? The term crony capitalism refers to forms of capitalism in which leading businessmen enjoy close personal relationships with key politicians. Crony capitalism is often associated with corruption It may be exhibited by favoritism in the distribution of legal permits, government grants,special tax breaks, or other forms of dirigisme, Crony capitalism is believed to arise when political cronyism spills over into the business world; self-serving friendships and family ties between businessmen and the government influence the economy and society to the extent that it corrupts public-serving economic and political ideals. In many underdeveloped countries crony capitalism may be perceived both as corrupt and as antinational
  • 3. Cronyism has been an important element of capitalism everywhere, but the relationship between cronyism, business, and politics and cronyism’s effect on development vary greatly from nation to nation.
  • 4. CHINA IS THE NEW CRONY CAPITALIST OF THE EAST All the Banks in China are run by members of Chinese Communist Party Investments By Foreign Companies Are tightly regulated and Foreign Companies are Regularly Shaken Down By Various Means
  • 5. The record of China’s growth over the past two decades has proved pessimists wrong and optimists not optimistic enough. Data From Jan2002 to Sep 2012 The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in China was worth 7298.10 billion US dollars in 2011, according to a report published by the World Bank. The GDP value of China is roughly equivalent to 11.77 percent of the world economy.
  • 6. The only thing rising faster than China is the hype about China. Gross Domestic Product Exceeded that of Britain and France Making China World’s Fourth-largest Economy It was announced that China replaced the United States as the world’s largest Exporter of technology goods Many experts Predicts that the Chinese economy will be second only to he United states by2020 ,and possibly surpassitby 2050.
  • 7. It is either a monopolist or a dominant player in the most important sectors, including financial services, banking, telecommunications, energy, steel, automobiles, natural resources, and transportation. It protects its monopoly profits in these sectors by blocking private domestic firms and foreign companies from entering the market The government maintains tight control over most investment projects through the power to issue long-term bank credit and grant land-use rights. Private-sector firms have very limited access to finance or new markets. There are only 40 private firms among the 1,520 Chinese companies listed on domestic and foreign exchanges.
  • 8. The most corrupt sectors in China, such as power generation, tobacco, banking, financial services, and infrastructure, are all state-controlled monopolies.
  • 10. Estimates from various sources, including the World Bank and the Chinese government, suggest that income inequality has increased at least 50 percent since the late 1970s, making China one of the most unequal societies in Asia. A recent study reports that less than 1 percent of Chinese households control more than 60 percent of the country’s wealth China is one of the few authoritarian states where homosexuality and cross-dressing are permitted, but political dissent is not. Domestic opposition groups and individuals who might challenge the party’s authority are left isolated and powerless. This is what happens when crony capitalism becomes national policy.
  • 11. Disadvantages to Capitalism Propaganda= You cannot escape capitalism, it’s everywhere. On every billboard, on every TV program, you have someone telling you to buy something. When this is done by governments in dictatorships we call it propaganda, when companies do it, it’s called advertising. They’re both forms of brainwashing.
  • 12. Undemocratic= While every individual has a single vote in a democracy, in a capitalist system, they have very little say in the actions of government. Greater influences on government than ideology or public opinion are the wealthy. Governments will listen to big business and banks because they fund their election campaigns. They will listen to big newspaper barons because they know that they can influence public opinion.
  • 13. Anti-Social= Under a capitalist system, the profit motive is far greater than altruism. If people are worried about what’s in their own pocket, they will avoid helping their fellow human beings because they’re concentrating on looking after themselves. People feel the need to put themselves first because they think no-one will be there to help them if they lose all their money.
  • 14. Inequality= The common capitalist mantra that “anyone can be rich if they work hard enough” is a fallacy. There’s only so much room at the top. In order to make money, first you have to take it from someone else. This can be done through selling things, taxation or any other means. But this means that the rich cannot exist without the poor. Any way you look at it, there’s never going to be equality under capitalism.
  • 15. Defending the motion state capitalism, in which the government offers support to "national champions" but also lists these champions on the stockmarket and subjects them to global competition. State capitalists argue that the system is proving remarkably successful. China has grown at almost 10% for the past 30 years. State-capitalist companies such as China Telecom have come from nowhere to become mighty global companies. There is a view towards state capitalism yet a friend in government is always useful. In China, state capitalism works as there is political will and a sense of "chinese pride"
  • 16. Against the motion The problem is capitalism itself - the gulf between rich and poor still exists. State capitalism's critics reply that the system is riven with problems. State- capitalist companies are not only less efficient than their private competitors. They are also using cheap capital and political favouritism to crowd out the entrepreneurs that are the real drivers of growth. State capitalism inevitably degenerates into crony capitalism as powerful politicians extend their control over the economy.