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Patrick R's avatar

Not specifically about capitalism, although it's definitely part of the story, Graeber's 'Debt: the First 5000 Years" is an amazing work about the origin of money and debt. The "why do we have to work" question ultimately comes down to violence, which Graeber explains well.

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Diane A.'s avatar

Have you read Robin Wall Kimmerer's "Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World"? It is a short book/long essay, that might have the description of "what is an economy?" you're looking for! (And even if not, it is a great read.)

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