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The economics of imperialism from pure economic exploitation to modern economic aid and development are discussed in this program, beginning with Lenin’s thesis of imperialism as the last stage of capitalism and concluding with a view of Communist Russia as the modern imperialist. New nationalistic nations tend to perceive imperialism in the old light, and Lenin’s appeal today is predominantly emotional. Among the different forms of imperialism discussed are economic exploitation, by government and private interests; welfare; economic aid and development; and various combinations of these factors. How these forms developed indifferent areas is also discussed. Concludes Stoessinger, the economics of empire today is a mixed question. Western Imperialism is primarily historical, and the Soviet Union today is using Western policies of the Nineteenth century.
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