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The majority of monopolies linked to Ferdinand Marcos are managed by his close associates, also regarded as cronies by critics. [5] Former First Lady Imelda Marcos insinuated that the Marcoses controlled the majority of the industries in the Philippines. In a 1988 interview, she stated, "We practically own everything in the Philippines—from ...
In the third quarter of 1981, the Philippine economy followed the course of the US economy into recession. [1] The Philippines’ debt rose to more than 200 percent of exports from 1978 to 1991. [1] More than half the value of the country’s exports went to debt service, rather than imports. [1]
According to World Bank data, the Philippines' gross domestic product (GDP) quadrupled from $8 billion in 1972 to $32.45 billion in 1980, for an inflation-adjusted average growth rate of 6% per year. [40] Indeed, according to the U.S.-based Heritage Foundation, the Philippines enjoyed its best economic development since 1945 between 1972 and 1980.
Certain associates of former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, historically referred to using the catchphrase "Marcos cronies", [1] [2] [3] benefited from their friendship with Marcos – whether in terms of legal assistance, political favors, or facilitation of business monopolies, during his administration.
11. Thurn and Taxis Mail. The private company operated postal service back in the 1800s and enjoyed a monopoly on postal services. The company's dominance came to an end after Prussian victory ...
A government-granted monopoly or legal monopoly, by contrast, is sanctioned by the state, often to provide an incentive to invest in a risky venture or enrich a domestic interest group. Patents, copyrights, and trademarks are sometimes used as examples of government-granted monopolies.
The Philippine Competition Act provides for the regulation of the country's markets to curtail anti-competitive behavior and punish cartels and other unfair monopolies. [ 19 ] Under Sec. 3 of RA 10667 , the Commission shall impose this Act against any person or entity engaged in any trade, industry and commerce in the Republic of the Philippines.
If the debate during the elections is any pointer, this is a very real concern of the public in India today". [47] Tavleen Singh, columnist for The Indian Express, has disagreed. According to Singh, India's corporate success is not a product of crony capitalism, but because India is no longer under the influence of crony socialism. [48]