Apart from their work and production, households perform other important economic functions. Most CONSUMPTION occurs within the household. … - Jim Stanford

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Jim Stanford

Apart from their work and production, households perform other important economic functions. Most CONSUMPTION occurs within the household. . . . In developed capitalist economies, private consumption spending accounts for half or more of GDP.

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Competition-ruthless, unforgiving, to-the-death competition-is a crucial feature of capitalism.

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Try this: say the words "global, global, global" aloud several times, as fast as you can. You'll find yourself sounding like a turkey ("gobble, gobble, gobble").

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The total dividend income declared in 1995 by the bottom 9. 7 million Canadian tax-filers (47% of all those submitting tax returns) was $310 million. The estimated dividend income received by the Thomson family in 1995 from its 72% ownership share of the Thomson Corporation and its 22% ownership share of the Hudson's Bay Company was $310 million.

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Kalecki thus precisely predicted the economic and political U-turn that occurred with the advent of neoliberalism. Kalecki also argued that fundamental institutional changes, especially regarding wage-setting and other aspects of the employment relationship, would be essential if full employment was to be sustained.

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Like a forensic accountant trying to solve a corporate fraud, following the trail of money around the circle is a good way to understand what actually happens as capitalism unfolds.

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God expects the ANC to rule this country because we are the only organisation which was blessed by pastors when it was formed. It is even blessed in Heaven. That is why we will rule until Jesus comes back. We should not allow anyone to govern our city [Cape Town] when we are ruling the country.

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