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Political Capitalists and State Benefits
Political capitalists, according to famous sociologists and economists, are individuals who gain selective benefits and privileged access from the state, unlike traditional capitalists focused on innovation or labor. These capitalists aim to control state institutions and are distinct from the transnational capitalist class that can easily move capital across borders. Russian and Ukrainian oligarchs exemplify this pursuit of monopoly control and state benefits.