An Introduction to Capitalism

Business & Finance, Economics, Economic History
Cover of the book An Introduction to Capitalism by Paul Swanson, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Paul Swanson ISBN: 9781136230745
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: December 7, 2012
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Paul Swanson
ISBN: 9781136230745
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: December 7, 2012
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Embedded in an historical account of the development of U.S. capitalism up to the present day, this book gives the reader a thorough description of the major aspects of the U.S. economy, as well as a theoretical understanding of the overall economy. A particular focus of this book is how free markets work in capitalism and the interrelationship between markets and the government. Of particular interest in the current economic situation is the question of what can the government do to get the economy going again.

Underlying the standard economics text today is the fundamental belief that leaving markets as free as possible will lead to the ideal economy. Directly opposing this approach, this book takes a critical stance toward free markets. Rather than viewing markets as the ideal solution to almost all economic problems, this book argues that markets are not always the answer. On the contrary, they are often the problem, and must be corrected by government action. Related to this critical stance, and in a further departure from current economics texts, this book takes an explicitly Keynesian approach to the macro-economy. Rejecting the free market approach which dominates both micro- and macro-economics today, this book offers a fresh perspective on economics and the economy today.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Embedded in an historical account of the development of U.S. capitalism up to the present day, this book gives the reader a thorough description of the major aspects of the U.S. economy, as well as a theoretical understanding of the overall economy. A particular focus of this book is how free markets work in capitalism and the interrelationship between markets and the government. Of particular interest in the current economic situation is the question of what can the government do to get the economy going again.

Underlying the standard economics text today is the fundamental belief that leaving markets as free as possible will lead to the ideal economy. Directly opposing this approach, this book takes a critical stance toward free markets. Rather than viewing markets as the ideal solution to almost all economic problems, this book argues that markets are not always the answer. On the contrary, they are often the problem, and must be corrected by government action. Related to this critical stance, and in a further departure from current economics texts, this book takes an explicitly Keynesian approach to the macro-economy. Rejecting the free market approach which dominates both micro- and macro-economics today, this book offers a fresh perspective on economics and the economy today.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Dictionary of Existentialism by Paul Swanson
Cover of the book Economies of Desire at the Victorian Fin de Siècle by Paul Swanson
Cover of the book Global Management, Local Resistances by Paul Swanson
Cover of the book The Music of Peggy Glanville-Hicks by Paul Swanson
Cover of the book Globalization and the Myths of Free Trade by Paul Swanson
Cover of the book Inclusive Masculinity by Paul Swanson
Cover of the book Regression Analysis for the Social Sciences by Paul Swanson
Cover of the book Occupational Therapy Approaches to Traumatic Brain Injury by Paul Swanson
Cover of the book Unhealthy Work by Paul Swanson
Cover of the book Terrorism, Drugs & Crime in Europe after 1992 by Paul Swanson
Cover of the book The Nandi of Kenya by Paul Swanson
Cover of the book The Footprint of the Buddha by Paul Swanson
Cover of the book Ars nova by Paul Swanson
Cover of the book Parents and Schools (1993) by Paul Swanson
Cover of the book Political Argument (Routledge Revivals) by Paul Swanson
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy