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An Inquiry into the Nature of Peace and the Terms of Its Perpetuation
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An Inquiry into the Nature of Peace and the Terms of Its Perpetuation

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Thorstein Veblen's An Inquiry into the Nature of Peace and the Terms of Its Perpetuation (1917) posits that modern wars stem from the competitive business interests of nations. Veblen argued that lasting peace could only be achieved by challenging the rights of ownership and the price system that upholds them. He believed that the pursuit of national business interests fueled international conflict. Veblen's work suggests that a fundamental shift in economic structures and the concept of ownership is necessary to move away from perpetual warfare.1

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  2. Thorstein Veblen

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