Questions About Debt: The First 5,000 Years

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My question: don't you think that $16.50 is too goddamn much money for an ebook?

Matilda Milne He was my lecturer at uni and he posted it for free online.

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Epic and essential, this study of the history of debt in human societies will rattle a lot of cages, especially in the economics world, but I have not read a more fascinating work on this complex subject. Highly recommended.

Alex What was your question, sorry?

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I’m only in the first hundred pages or so, but quick question: is he trying to make a case for total Anarchy?

Eli quick answer: no.
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Just started reading this...so far the guy sounds like a raving communist. Should I keep reading?

Ed Well, he's a self-proclaimed anarchist so...anything the guys says should be taken with a boulder of salt. :-D…moreWell, he's a self-proclaimed anarchist so...anything the guys says should be taken with a boulder of salt. :-D(less)

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Debt. It is inevitable in human societies? Is it something to worry about?