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How the Supermarket Helped America Win the Cold War (Update)

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The Hidden Costs of Agricultural Policy and the Supermarket Revolution

This chapter explores the U.S. government's manipulation of the agricultural economy over the past century, revealing the contradictions between free-market ideals and government interventions. Key historical events, including World War I and the Great Depression, are examined for their lasting economic and health impacts.

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