Bibliography

The number of books that have been written about capitalism, the commons, and economic theory, is staggering. Below, I list books I have drawn upon in the text or that have significantly contributed to my thinking. Articles are referenced in the Notes section.

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Barlow, Maude, and Tony Clarke. Blue Gold: The Fight to Stop the Corporate Theft of the World’s Water. New York: New Press, 2003.

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