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The article explores on the rise of the U.S. as the world's dominant economy to the geographic advantages. Topics mentioned include the increase of the American tariff barriers since the civil war, the country's ability to export manufactured goods and to access inexpensive raw materials and the importance of power politics during capitalism or social imperialism.

The article explores on the political and economic condition of the Habsburg Monarchy. Topics mentioned include the fundamental crisis in state legitimacy and the rule of law during World War I, the provisions to suspend political activities and military control of the economy and practice of the rule of law embedded in the constitutional state.