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Why Are Unskilled Americas Better Off Than Skilled Workers Elsewhere

In context of economics, self-sufficiency is the road to poverty, while specialization and trade makes us rich. The modern society has evolved to function in such a way where prosperity is anchored on trade between billions of individuals.

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