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The story of "Monopoly" and American capitalism

Jan 26, 2023 · 22m
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  • Monopoly is one of history's best-selling board games, often associated with American rags-to-riches capitalism narrative
  • Author Mary Pilon reveals an alternative origin story showing the game's roots in a critique of capitalism with different rules
  • Two conflicting origin stories demonstrate how capitalism celebration came from rebellious critique through board game design

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