Harold J. Laski: “In a society of economic unequals, gross unequalities make conflict…”

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In a society of economic unequals, gross unequalities make conflict inherent in its foundations.

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Harold J. Laski

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Laski argues that economic inequality leads to inherent conflict within society.

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Harold J. Laski: “In a society of economic unequals, gross unequalities make conflict inherent in its foundations.”