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Capitalism's Achilles Heel.


Capitalism's Achilles Heel Achilles heel
Noun

a small but fatal weakness [Achilles in Greek mythology was killed by an arrow in his unprotected heel]

Achilles heel ntalón m de Aquiles 
, Raymond William Baker William Baker may refer to:
  • William Baker, the fictional real name of Sandman (Marvel Comics)
  • William Baker (theologian), controversial American theologian
  • Sir William Baker (1705–1770), British businessman and politician
 

Baker reveals how big companies take advantage of inefficient judicial systems in underdeveloped countries to fatten fat·ten  
v. fat·tened, fat·ten·ing, fat·tens

v.tr.
1. To make plump or fat.

2. To fertilize (land).

3.
 their wallets. Illustrates the connection between financial corruption, inequality and worldwide poverty.
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