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All Rants Lead to Rome
The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg
Middleman Minorities and the Perception of Exploitation
In this engaging text, the author discusses the role of minority middlemen throughout history. These individuals, regardless of their ethnicity, have often been able to solve market mismatches and provide goods and services where they are lacking. They utilize their networks and trading skills to bridge gaps between regions and profit from the transaction costs. However, they are frequently disliked and accused of exploitation. The author uses examples such as the NEP men in Russia and bag men during the early days of the Russian Revolution to highlight this phenomenon. The author believes that while there may be exploitative individuals in this role, the function itself is not inherently evil. This historical perspective sheds light on similar dynamics in today's society.
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