Why Government Picking Winners Isn't Free Markets
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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Chris argues that government ownership stakes, subsidies, and targeted investments undermine true free-market competition. Using semiconductor funding as an example, he contends that when Washington picks corporate winners, it discourages private investment, distorts competition, and fuels what he describes as crony capitalism.
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