The author quite indirectly but perhaps not inadvertently provides "data" which supports the naked fact that "Lords" and private corporations disenfranchise workers and impoverish entire societies. And the reverse is true. Redistribution and regulation of the resources of the community repeatedly results in dramatic increases in prosperity. Even in Europe, in 1558-1715.½
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