Thursday, September 12, 2024

Adam Smith on the non-profitability of slavery--

It appears, accordingly, from the experience of all ages and nations, I believe, that the work done by freemen comes cheaper in the end than that performed by slaves. It is found to do so even at Boston, New-York, and Philadelphia, where the wages of common labour are so very high.
Adam Smith, The Wealth of Nations.
Take note--
And that is why the Burmese junta is flailing as well as failing.

Sagaing earthquake--building collapse in Bangkok--Ava Bridge in Myanmar--many images online

https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cx2x2xle5g5o