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Is capitalism working? : a primer for the 21st century / Jacob Field ; general editor, Matthew Taylor.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Series: Big idea (Thames and Hudson)Publisher: New York, New York : Thames & Hudson Inc., 2018Description: 143 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780500293676 (paperback)
  • 0500293678 (paperback)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 330.122
LOC classification:
  • HB 501 F454i 2018
Contents:
How capitalism evolved -- How modern capitalism works -- Capitalism in crisis -- Adapting the capitalist model -- Conclusion -- Further reading -- Picture credits.
Summary: 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 well-structured 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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Libro Libro Biblioteca Juan Bosch Biblioteca Juan Bosch Ciencias Sociales Ciencias Sociales (3er. Piso) HB 501 F454i 2018 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00000192812

"Over 150 illustrations."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 136-137) and index.

How capitalism evolved -- How modern capitalism works -- Capitalism in crisis -- Adapting the capitalist model -- Conclusion -- Further reading -- Picture credits.

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 well-structured 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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