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Listen Again: Reinvention

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Reinventing Capitalism: Stories of Adversity and Inequality

This chapter explores exceptionalism through personal success narratives, particularly that of a mayor who overcame adversity, while questioning systemic barriers that hinder broader success. It critically examines capitalism, emphasizing the need to address wage inequality, power imbalances, and economic reinvention, particularly in the wake of the pandemic. Through historical context and discussions on taxation and minimum wage advocacy, it invites reflection on the future of economic systems and the social structures that shape them.

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