TY - BOOK AU - Field,Jacob AU - Taylor,Matthew MacLeod TI - Is capitalism working?: a primer for the 21st century T2 - Big Idea SN - 9780500293676 (paperback) AV - HB 501 F454i 2018 U1 - 330.122 PY - 2018/// CY - New York, New York PB - Thames & Hudson Inc. KW - Capitalism KW - Capitalismo KW - Economic history KW - 20th century KW - Historia económica KW - Siglo XX KW - Devoloping countries KW - Economic conditions KW - Países en desarrollo KW - Condiciones económicas N1 - "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 N2 - 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 ER -