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Wealth, in its view, was less the mere production of goods than the accumulated happiness of humble men.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgHarold J. Laski: “Wealth, in its view, was less the mere production of goods than the accumulated happiness of humble men.”
Editor's note · Context
Laski redefines wealth as the happiness of ordinary people rather than mere goods production, advocating for a more humane economic perspective.
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