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Parsi: A Fiercely Contested Identity

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Economic Dynamics of Middleman Minorities

This chapter examines how historical prohibitions influenced the economic positions of middleman minorities, particularly focusing on medieval usury laws and their impact on Jewish communities. It also discusses the effects of the Hindu caste system on economic opportunities and development within different groups.

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