The Paradox of Prosperity

Tags: Capitalism

10/17/2020 Mark Hendrickson

The present fascination with socialism and hatred of capitalism reflects a combination of willful historical blindness, lack of simple common sense, and inexcusable economic ignorance.

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Original Article: "The Paradox of Prosperity".

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