The Cost of Free Shipping Amazon in the Global Economy

Amazon is the most powerful corporation on the planet and its CEO, Jeff Bezos, has become the richest person in history, and one of the few people to profit from a global pandemic. Its dominance has reshaped the global economy itself: we live in the age of 'Amazon Capitalism'. 'One-c...

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Other Authors: Alimahomed-Wilson, Jake (Editor), Reese, Ellen (Editor)
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Published: Pluto Press 2021
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