Economic Update: The Economics of Colonialism Pt. 1 - The British Empire

***Help us reach 300,000 subscribers! We are very close to reaching this important milestone but need your assistance. Please like and subscribe and get your family and friends to do so as well. [S12 E39] The Economics of Colonialism Pt. 1 - British Empire This week’s show focuses on an analysis of capitalist colonialism that begins with the passing of Queen Elizabeth as a monument to the passing of the British Empire itself. Wolff discusses the differences between pre-capitalist and capitalist colonialism, the goals of capitalist colonialism, the development of a world economy, examples of India, US, and Kenya, the centrality of independence for ex-colonies, and neo-colonialism. *Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff is a @Democracy At Work production. We make it a point to provide the show free of ads. Please consider supporting our work. Join our Patreon community: and help us spread Prof. Wolff’s message to a larger audience. Every