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The Debt Trap: Structural Adjustments and Their Consequences
This chapter explores the exploitative practices of the IMF and World Bank in developing nations, focusing on Bangladesh's reliance on monoculture economies due to structural adjustment loans. Through historical context and personal testimonies, the chapter illustrates the negative impacts of international financial policies and the environmental degradation arising from shifts in agricultural practices. Additionally, it contrasts these economic issues with a discussion on Bitcoin's consensus mechanisms, highlighting the ethical debates surrounding monetary systems.
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