as to nefarious
iniquitous often derives from insanity, frequently cluster B, particularly anti-social tendencies. And those tendencies are very destructive and so not building prestige and wealth. In fact quite the opposite. Said governments tend to have short lifespans.
Yes but can(and quite often are) be tremendously profitable for those in charge i they have the cunning to get out before the **** hit's the fan, and while they're in power their power is usually fairly absolute.
Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day, Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.