Is Capitalism Working?: A Primer for the 21st Century (Big Idea) - Softcover

Buch 2 von 12: The Big Idea

Field, Jacob

 
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Inhaltsangabe

Is Capitalism Working? is a deeply relevant question today, especially to a generation coming of age in a world still experiencing aftershocks from the near-meltdown of the world economy in 2008. Economic theory can be complex, but Jacob Field s well-structured and thought-provoking text lays out the debate in a clear, accessible, and engaging way. Augmenting Field s text are shrewdly selected illustrations that help readers grasp the basic tenets, history, and context of capitalism.Field lays out this entry in the Big Idea series in four distinct sections: How Capitalism Evolved, which provides a brief history of capitalism and theories such as utilitarianism and Marxism; How Modern Capitalism Works, which explores the successes of capitalism as a national and international economic model; Capitalism in Crisis, which lays out the failures and arguments against capitalism; and Adapting the Capitalist Model, which scrutinizes successful alternatives to capitalism. Ultimately, Is Capitalism Working? allows readers to draw their own conclusions, providing a helpful primer on capitalism and a framework for understanding the challenging question of its effectiveness.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Jacob Field is the author of several books, including D-Day in Numbers. He is currently a research associate at the University of Cambridge investigating London's economic history.

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This engaging and accessible volume in the "Big Idea" series lays out the history of capitalism, exploring its successes and failures.

Is Capitalism Working? is a highly relevant question today – not least to a generation coming of age in a world still experiencing aftershocks from the near-meltdown of the world economy in 2008. Economic theory can be complex, but Jacob Field’s wellstructured and thought-provoking text lays out the debate in a clear, accessible and engaging manner. Infographics and timelines ensure that readers grasp the basic tenets, history and context of capitalism, without distracting from the compelling arguments. Jacob Field presents a measured conclusion that reviews the evidence on each side, allowing room for the reader to draw his or her own conclusions.

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