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In order for a society to survive, it must generate a sufficient level of physical production both to meet its current n

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"In order for a society to survive, it must generate a sufficient level of physical production both to meet its current needs, and to produce a surplus for upgrading its productive powers"

- Robert Trout

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This quote is written / told by Robert Trout between October 15, 1909 and November 14, 2000. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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