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What does it mean?
The government serves corporations instead of being neutral.
In plain terms
The government serves corporations not the people.
What can you take from it?
The government is controlled by corporations.

Where it applies

  • executive decisions
  • regulatory appointments

Putting it to work

  • demand conflict of interest rules
  • support anti-corruption laws

Questions to consider

  • Is the government working for citizens or corporations?

Another view

Governments need private sector cooperation to function.

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