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Benjamin C. Waterhouse on "One Day I'll Work for Myself: The Dream and Delusion That Conquered America"

New Books in Economic and Business History

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Redefining American Entrepreneurship

This chapter examines the speaker's transition from political history to the complexities of business lobbying and entrepreneurship. It critiques the romanticized notion of the American entrepreneurial dream by exploring the challenges faced by small business owners and the realities of job creation. By discussing historical context and societal pressures, the chapter highlights the contradictions inherent in pursuing self-employment and the necessity of immigrant entrepreneurship.

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