Capitalism Turns to the Authoritarian State [July 2023]

07/20/23 • 58 min

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Global Capitalism

Capitalism Turns to the Authoritarian State

· Why Private Capitalism Makes That Turn

· Why State Capitalism Makes That Turn

· Will the Authoritarian State Save or End Capitalism? (United States vs. China)

· Socialism and the Authoritarian State.

Co-sponsored by Democracy at Work and Left Forum

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Capitalism Turns to the Authoritarian State

· Why Private Capitalism Makes That Turn

· Why State Capitalism Makes That Turn

· Will the Authoritarian State Save or End Capitalism? (United States vs. China)

· Socialism and the Authoritarian State.

Co-sponsored by Democracy at Work and Left Forum

Special messages to our audience:

Please help sponsor Global Capitalism by becoming a monthly donor to Democracy at Work. Go to our website to learn more (www.democracyatwork.info/donate).

Follow Democracy at Work on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Can the United States change course on our history of choosing profits over people?) are for sale.

Find direct purchase links on our website ( www.democracyatwork.info/books ), or find them directly on Lulu ( www.lulu.com/spotlight/democracyatwork ).

Your support helps to produce and distribute these talks. Thank you.

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