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Reveals harsh impacts of global financial policies.
If you're puzzled by the vast economic disparities in our world, Michel Chossudovsky's exploration is a must-read. It's an enlightening dive into the role of major financial institutions on global poverty. Donning the lens of an investigative economist, this book will arm you with a critical understanding of the economic fabrics that shape nations and the lives within them.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9789839747232
Authors:
Michel Chossudovsky
Publisher: Third World Network
Date of Publication: 1997-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.83
(rated by 107 readers)
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Reveals harsh impacts of global financial policies.
If you're puzzled by the vast economic disparities in our world, Michel Chossudovsky's exploration is a must-read. It's an enlightening dive into the role of major financial institutions on global poverty. Donning the lens of an investigative economist, this book will arm you with a critical understanding of the economic fabrics that shape nations and the lives within them.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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