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        The Term ‘Capitalism’ Has Lost Its Radical Edge

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        September 1, 2014

        Fred Block responds to the Notes from the Editors, June 2014, which drew attention to Block's recently published article, "Varieties of What?: Should We Still Be Using the Concept of Capitalism?" The editors reply.

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