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Feb 2016
29m 50s

Capitalism, Complexity, and Cuba

J. David Stein
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#93 Why uncertainty and failure is necessary for a functioning economy and why Cuba is embracing both in its struggle to reform its economy. Show notes at http://moneyfortherestofus.net/mny093-capitalism-complexity-cuba/ To sign up for the Money For the Rest of Us Insider's Guide text the word INSIDER to 44222. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac ... Show More
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