The End of the Free Market: Who Wins the War Between States and Corporations?
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This work details the growing phenomenon of state capitalism, a system in which governments drive local economies through ownership of market-dominant companies. This trend threatens America's competitive edge and the conduct of free markets everywhere.
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Book Information
| Publisher: | Portfolio |
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| Publish Date: | 09/27/2011 |
| Pages: | 240 |
| ISBN-13: | 9781591844402 |
| ISBN-10: | 1591844401 |
| Language: | English |
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