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​Free Markets – Tall Tales, a Macabre Story in the Guardian

Mike Matthews

9th May 2016

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A macabre story that highlights the case for government intervention in the medical industry and the hideous effects of free markets.

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Mike Matthews

Mike teaches at Tudor Grange Academy Worcester after teaching in both the independent and state sectors since 1980. He has been a Team Leader for both Economics and Business A Levels, both national and international papers. He is an avid Everton fan and is forever optimistic that the glory days will return for both Everton and the UK economy.

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