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50 Things That Made the Modern Economy, 50 Things That Made the Modern Economy, Dams

50 Things That Made the Modern Economy

50 Things That Made the Modern Economy

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February 8, 2020

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From reliable water supplies to large-scale electricity generation, the benefits brought by dams can be huge. But so can the problems. Tim Harford explains how these massive structures have changed the world for many, but led to catastrophe for others.

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