The American dream is a pyramid scheme
The Gray Area with Sean Illing
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Regulating the MLM Maze
This chapter explores the challenges of regulating multi-level marketing companies and the obstacles faced by consumer protection agencies. It highlights a significant legal case against Amway, unraveling the political connections that influenced its defense and the ethical concerns surrounding self-regulation in MLMs. The discussion critiques the intertwining of wealth, power, and corruption in economic systems, reflecting on the systemic exploitation and disillusionment following the 2008 housing crisis.
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