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“Behind the abstraction known as 'the markets' lurks a set of institutions designed to maximize the wealth and power of the most privileged group of people in the world, the creditor-rentier class of the First World and their junior partners in the Third.”

Quote by Doug Henwood

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Doug Henwood is an American journalist known for his in-depth analysis of economics and finance. His writing covers issues ranging from macroeconomics to specific industries, and he frequently publishes articles in well-known media such as The New York Times and The Economist. more

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