228: Oliver Bullough | Why Thieves and Crooks Rule the World
The Jordan Harbinger Show
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Corruption and Economic Decline
This chapter explores the negative effects of corruption on economic systems, illustrating how it stifles legal businesses and leads to infrastructure decay. It discusses the interplay between organized crime, corrupt elites, and government institutions in a globalized financial context, while revealing the methods the wealthy use to conceal illicit gains. Additionally, the chapter highlights the challenges of accountability and the significant annual theft from poorer nations, raising awareness about the hidden costs of corruption in major cities.
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