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Roughly speaking, I think it's accurate to say that a corporate elite of managers and owners governs the economy and the political system as well, at least in very large measure.
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What this quote means
The quote suggests that a small group of corporate leaders holds significant power over both the economy and politics.
In this quote, Noam Chomsky expresses the idea that a corporate elite, consisting of managers and owners, has a dominating influence over economic and political structures, indicating a concentration of power that may undermine democratic processes. This perspective reflects concerns about inequality and the way corporations can shape public policy to serve their interests, rather than the public good.
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Corporate ElitePowerPoliticsEconomyGovernance
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about corporate influence in government.
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