Harold J. Laski: “A society built upon economic inequality cannot attempt that sort of…”

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A society built upon economic inequality cannot attempt that sort of measure.

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Harold J. Laski

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Laski contends that societies based on economic inequality cannot fairly assess individual needs and claims.

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Harold J. Laski: “A society built upon economic inequality cannot attempt that sort of measure.”