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Daron Acemoglu on Innovation and Shared Prosperity

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The Interconnection of Regulation, Democracy, and Immigration

This chapter explores the influence of trade unions on workers' rights and public services within the context of U.K. democracy's gradual evolution. It contrasts the challenging circumstances that prompted immigration to the U.S. with the pursuit of better opportunities, examining the intricate relationship between political power and social progress.

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