To be perfectly honest, yes government are really scary. They have the power, the resources and more often than not the motive to take crazy actions on things they think would be a hinder to their business or their plans.
Each economy and financial market are influenced by government policies, so the economy wants to grow strongly in a country with open policies. Many countries in the world prioritize economic development and preferential policies for corporations and businesses because economic growth is the driving force of the country.