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In Huckleberry Finn, the runaway Jim spends some time talking about his investments and business ventures. How much time did slaves have for private enterprise?
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In Huckleberry Finn, there's a section where Jim talks about his investments. Would typical slaves in Mississippi have been able to work or do business for themselves?
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In Huck Finn, Jim borrows money to start a bank. Did slaves really have opportunities for private enterprise?
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How did Commodities markets go from trading actual stuff, to just trading bits of paper? Was there any controversy about it?
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