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Colonialism, Slavery, and Foreign Aid (with William Easterly)

Dec 8, 2025 · 01:04:02
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  • William Easterly questions if economic progress justifies colonialism and coercion.
  • Critiques the concept of 'development' as historically practiced.
  • Analyzes how Western powers and the Soviet Union claimed progress while stripping rights.

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