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The mass psychosis about social distancing threatens to transform from a temporary measure into a completely acceptable and permanent approach to life. The idea of limiting and state control over contacts is not new. It is completely opposite to the conclusions reached by the most prominent representatives of economic science. Therefore, it is worth …
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More »Why didn't the Seven Kingdoms in Game of Thrones undergo an industrial revolution?
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HBO's hit series "Game of Thrones" is in the middle of its seventh season, and fans are increasingly concerned about the rapidly fading cast of characters. The series, which is adapted from George R. R. Martin's fantasy series "A Song of Ice and Fire," has drawn a lot of criticism in recent years from …
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During the 2016 US presidential race, both Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders emerged as advocates of protectionism and expressed clear support for expanding tariffs and other trade barriers imposed on imports, with both arguing that free trade policies lead to job losses...
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