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Social capital
Hypergamy can also be used to describe the ability to transcend normal regulations in the exploitation of business or political connections. Many members of the upper class make use of their social capital and impact political decisions. For instance, a real-estate magnate indicated that wealth allowed him to cut through red tape and barriers. The man explained, "I can pick up the phone and call a congressman who's heard my name and I can have the impact of one million votes with a phone call."