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A renowned economists classic book on capitalism in the develop. Lawson bader economic education director mercatus center at george mason university. Oct 15, 2000 an exploration of the importance of clarity through calmness in an increasingly fastpaced world. A renowned economists classic book on capitalism in the developing world, showing how property rights are the key to overcoming poverty. Why do some countries succeed at capitalism while others. The mystery of capital why capitalism triumphs in the west and fails everywhere else. The mystery of capital the new york times web archive.
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