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Revisiting the "father of capitalism"

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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The Interplay of History and Power in Political Economy

This chapter examines the interplay between political economy and its historical and cultural contexts, arguing that economics is inherently linked to specific moments in time. It also discusses the influence of power dynamics and ideologies on economic thought, particularly in relation to key figures like Adam Smith.

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