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Newly-Minted Nobel Prize Winner James Robinson on How Societies Thrive

The Good Fight

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Slavery's Economic Impact: A Hindrance to Progress

This chapter explores the contentious debate about slavery's contribution to the economic development of the United States, arguing that it hindered overall progress rather than fostering prosperity. It highlights the South's stagnation compared to other regions, emphasizing the moral and economic inefficiencies inherent in the institution of slavery.

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