Economic Exploitation Terminology

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noun A type of capitalism characterized by the exploitation of struggling businesses or industries for profit, often through aggressive and unethical practices.

  • Vulture capitalism is a term used to describe the practice of investors taking advantage of struggling companies by buying their assets at a low price.
  • Some people call it vulture capitalism when investors swoop in to make a profit off of failing businesses.
  • Vulture capitalism is like when vultures circle around a dying animal, waiting to pounce on the opportunity.
  • The ruthless tactics of vulture capitalism can be compared to scavengers picking apart the remains of a carcass.