Capitalism unleashed : finance globalization and welfare
Free enterprise is off the leash and chasing new opportunities for profit making across the globe. After a turbulent century of unprecedented social and technological change, Capitalism has emerged as the dominant ideology and model for economic growth in the richest, most developed countries. But only thirty years ago economic growth was faltering, inflation rising and the Left were arguing for greater state intervention in industry. How did this remarkable transformation happen?And what price have we paid in the process?This accessible and persuasive book challenges the notion of our capital
1 online resource (xv, 234 pages) : illustrations
9780191537684, 9780199226795, 9780191710544, 9781429422130, 0191537683, 0199226792, 0191710547, 1429422130
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1. Challenges to capital
2. Austerity, privatization and deregulation
3. Finance and ownership
4. Globalization and international economic relations
5. Labour's retreats
6. Growth and stability
7. Welfare and income inequality