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Mercantilism: China and Beyond
A critique of mercantilist economics, arguing that export-led growth eventually turns self-defeating as domestic consumption, wages, and adaptive capacity are suppressed. The piece uses China…
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A critique of mercantilist economics, arguing that export-led growth eventually turns self-defeating as domestic consumption, wages, and adaptive capacity are suppressed. The piece uses China…
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Cory Doctorow praises Ada Palmer’s sweeping historiography of the Renaissance, arguing that the book shows how ideas about historical “rebirth” are created, used, and revised…
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Some officials say Tehran must not even entertain any more talks on the nuclear issue amid the threats and blockade.
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Video footage shared on social media shows two women being arrested at a pro-Palestine demonstration in Berlin.
Activists organised a protest in solidarity with Palestine on Saturday in Stockholm, Sweden.
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The outgoing prime minister will not take up his seat after leading his party back into opposition.
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The outgoing prime minister will not take up his seat after leading his party back into opposition.
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Barcelona move 11 points clear of Real Madrid in the La Liga title race with five games to play.
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Nervy Arsenal beat Newcastle 1-0 in the EPL to move three points clear of Manchester City, who hold a game in hand.
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France justified abstaining on a UN resolution recognising the slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity.
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A set of 3D-printable adapters that let pieces from ten popular construction toy systems connect with one another, including Lego, Duplo, K’Nex, Lincoln Logs, Tinkertoys,…