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$106 Billion for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan: How War Spending Subsidizes Capitalism

The Socialist Program with Brian Becker

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Historical Evolution of Employment and Government Intervention in the U.S.

This chapter explores the Great Depression's profound effects on the American working class and their subsequent political shift towards more progressive reforms under the New Deal. It highlights the fears of the business community about unemployment after World War II and the establishment of the Employment Act aimed at ensuring governmental responsibility for job security.

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