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“It [a new world order] needs only that the governments of Britain, the United States, France, Germany, and Russia should get together in order to set up an effective control of currency, credit, production, and distribution – that is to say, an effective ‘dictatorship of prosperity,’ for the whole…” quote by H. G. Wells
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“It [a new world order] needs only that the governments of Britain, the United States, France, Germany, and Russia should get together in order to set up an effective control of currency, credit, production, and distribution – that is to say, an effective ‘dictatorship of prosperity,’ for the whole world. The other sixty odd States would have to join in or accommodate themselves to the over-ruling decisions of these major Powers.”

H. G. Wells

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He envisions a global elite controlling economics, creating a “dictatorship of prosperity.”

In simple terms: A few powers dominate world economy.

Key Takeaway

Question the ethics of concentrated economic control.

Themes

power economics global governance

Mood

critical skeptical

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • international policy
  • economic planning
  • global trade
  • political theory

Key Concepts

currency credit production distribution

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is centralized control beneficial?
  • Who safeguards against abuse?
A Different Perspective

Assumes cooperation of major powers is feasible.

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