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“Economic activity is carried out by individuals in organisations that require a high degree of social co-operation”

Quote by Francis Fukuyama

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Francis Fukuyama

Francis Fukuyama is a distinguished political scientist known for his contributions to political philosophy and international relations. His 1992 book, 'The End of History and the Last Man,' is a seminal work that argues for the culmination of political and ideological evolution in liberal democracy. Born on October 27, 1952, Fukuyama has a Ph.D. from Harvard University and has held academic positions at several leading institutions. more

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