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The Roots of Capitalism and Statism in the West
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The Roots of Capitalism and Statism in the West

Unraveling the Philosophical Tapestry of Western Economic Systems: From Ancient Roots to Modern Challenges

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Michael Dahlen
Aug 14, 2016
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Editor’s note: The following is chapter 4 of Michael Dahlen’s book Ending Big Government: The Essential Case for Capitalism and Freedom (Minneapolis: Mill City Press, 2016). Because this chapter is from a published book, it has not been edited by TOS. Ending Big Government is available in Kindle and paperback formats through Amazon.com.

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