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The Economics of Employee Ownership

The David McWilliams Podcast

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The Historical Roots and Modern Contradictions of Corporations

This chapter explores the origins of corporations from colonial times and their funding roles in expeditions like the Dutch East India Company. It contrasts the undemocratic nature of modern corporations with democratic governance, highlighting the irony of oppressive labor conditions in a democratic society.

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