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In this classic nonfiction best-seller, P. J. O'Rourke explores the elusive subject of wealth, delving into the world of Wall Street to investigate the 'good capitalism' that is present there. He contrasts this with 'bad capitalism' in Albania, 'good socialism' in Sweden, and 'bad socialism' in Cuba. Using his knowledge of Econ 101, O'Rourke concludes that the free market is ugly and stupid, while the unfree market is just as ugly and just as stupid, except there's nothing in the market and if you don't go there, they shoot you.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Business & Economics/Finance
Authors: P. J. O'Rourke
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