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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication DataDonlan, Thomas G. A world of wealth : how capitalism turns profits into progress / Thomas G. Donlan. p. cm. ISBN 0-13-235000-9 (hardback : alk. paper) 1. Capitalism—United States. 2. Free enterprise—UnitedStates. I. Title. HB501.D654 2008 330.973—dc22 2008003823