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State Capture: The Power Struggle that Hinders Decision-Making

Introduction The mental model of State Capture represents a phenomenon where influential individuals or groups exert disproportionate control over the state institutions and decision-making processes. It occurs when private interests manipulate or exploit governmental entities for personal gain, undermining the public’s best interests. This concept has deep roots in human psychology and is prevalent in […]

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Regulatory Capture: Navigating the Influence of Special Interests

Introduction In the realm of decision-making, the concept of Regulatory Capture plays a significant role in shaping outcomes and policies. Regulatory Capture refers to a phenomenon in which regulatory agencies, originally established to protect the public interest, gradually come to be influenced or controlled by the industries they are supposed to oversee. This mental model […]