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History 8: Big ideas and life lessons from Marx, Keynes and Smith and more

Planet Money Summer School

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Food Security and Economic Thought

This chapter covers the notable reduction in global undernourishment over the last 50 years, attributing successes to agricultural advancements. It also contrasts the economic philosophies of Adam Smith and Karl Marx, discussing their relevance to contemporary challenges in balancing human welfare and environmental sustainability.

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