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The Myth of the Robber Barons

Books | History / United States / 20th Century

Burton W. Folsom
In his book The Myth of the Robber Barons, Folsom distinguishes between political entrepreneurs who ran inefficient businesses supported by government favors, and market entrepreneurs who succeeded by providing better and lower-cost products or services, usually while facing vigorous competition.
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Author
Burton W. Folsom
Pages
170
Publisher
Young Americas Foundation
Published Date
1991-01-01
ISBN
0963020315 9780963020314

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