Elite capture is a form of corruption whereby public resources are biased on the benefit of a few individuals of superior social status, often damaging the welfare of the larger population. Elites are groups of individuals with elevated social class, asset ownership, religious affiliations, political power, historic discrimination among social groups, political party affiliation, or economic position, have decision-making power in processes of public concern.
Elite capture is a form of corruption whereby public resources are biased on the benefit of a few individuals of superior social status, often damaging the welfare of the larger population. Elites are groups of individuals with elevated social class, asset ownership, religious affiliations, political power, historic discrimination among social groups, political party affiliation, or economic position, have decision-making power in processes of public concern.
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