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Business baron with a difference: Sebastian de Ferranti says government intervention in business is necessary when the scramble for profits results in decisions based on short-term expediency.
Business baron with a difference: Sebastian de Ferranti says government intervention in business is necessary when the scramble for profits results in decisions based on short-term expediency.

Business baron with a difference: Sebastian de Ferranti says government intervention in business is necessary when the scramble for profits results in decisions based on short-term expediency.

Date10/7/1979
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  • Business baron with a difference: Sebastian de Ferranti says government intervention in business is necessary when the scramble for profits results in decisions based on short-term expediency.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
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