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A modern misconception of antebellum slavery is that it “built the country.” Actually, the institution of slavery, economically speaking, was a deadweight loss to the US economy.
Original article: Slavery—Cronyism, Opportunity Cost, & Deadweight Loss
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A modern misconception of antebellum slavery is that it “built the country.” Actually, the institution of slavery, economically speaking, was a deadweight loss to the US economy.
Original article: Slavery—Cronyism, Opportunity Cost, & Deadweight Loss

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