Cronyism is a real drag on the U.S. economy. Some people blame “big business” for seeking favorable treatment, while others put the blame on opportunistic government officials looking to win votes.

As government ethics issues go, cronyism isn’t usually at the top of our list of grievances. The level of outrage reserved for politicians who appoint their pals to well-paid government positions ...

Cronyism is the practice of awarding jobs and other advantages to friends and trusted colleagues as in appointing “cronies” to positions of authority regardless of their qualifications. In other words ...