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Mar 2024
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Somalia is a Surprisingly Functional Ana...

Economics Explained
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In this video we delve into Somalia's perilous economic situation after the government collapse in 1991, and reform in 2012. How are international relations, is there potential for recovery, and what lessons can we learn from this extreme economy.

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