JA Hobson
JA Hobson was an English economist and social critic whose work in the early 20th century primarily focused on imperialism and its economic underpinnings. His influential essay 'Imperialism: A Study' provided a critical analysis of the motivations behind imperial expansion, emphasizing the role of financial interests and monopolies. Hobson's ideas had a profound impact on later thinkers, including Vladimir Lenin, and continue to resonate in discussions on economic imperialism and global capitalism.
Born on Jul 16, 1858 (167 years old)
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JA Hobson's analysis of imperialism deeply influenced Lenin's work.
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