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How Donald Trump Is Trying to Rewrite the Rules of Capitalism

The New Yorker Radio Hour

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Origins and Critiques of Capitalism

This chapter explores the historical roots of capitalism, focusing on the transition from mercantile to industrial capitalism in England. It highlights Adam Smith's influential ideas, his critiques of protectionism, and the evolution of monopolistic practices from historical to modern contexts.

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