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The Government Should be Pro-Market, Not 'Pro-Business'

This article distinguishes between pro-market policies that enhance competition and pro-business policies that favor incumbents. It argues that government favoritism distorts competition, undermines innovation, and weakens democratic accountability, urging policymakers to prioritize competitive neutrality and institutional integrity over industry capture. 

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Misalignment (A) – Highlights misalignment between corporate lobbying and competitive fairness. 
Political Risk (A) – Capture increases policy volatility and backlash. 
 

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