This illuminating and thought-provoking book questions whether classical Islamic capitalism, which has served Muslims … so well for centuries, can provide a viable alternative world economic system. In the current recession--the worst since … 1929--this is surely a provocative question. But if Islamic capitalism is to emerge as a viable alternative, its nature and …

social democratic parties throughout the world. This book is an attempt to dissect the ideas and economic theory behind the … World? -- 13. Coping with globalisation : Australian economic policy and the Third Way …

Berggren brings together world-leading experts in their respective fields to explore the notion of economic freedom in the … students across economics and finance, and related disciplines interested in institutions, capitalism, the market economy and …

economy can contribute to making a better world. Pluralist and interdisciplinary in its approach, this Handbook is a key …

pt. 1. The possibility of economic democracy : self-managed socialism versus the self-managed firm -- pt. 2. Capitalism …

Contributors to this volume argue that to understand capitalism in evolution, this diversity of systems and approaches … evolution of capitalism in the twenty first century and brings together a distinguished group of experts with perspectives from …pt. 1. General theoretical perspectives -- pt. 2. Theoretical perspectives on varieties of capitalism -- pt. 3. Global …

the dynamics of an ever-changing economy. The result is a compelling case for reforming capitalism by addressing workers … incisive analyses and real-world focus. Historians and economic sociologists will be interested in the book's attention to the … evolution of US capitalism; and policy analysts and concerned citizens will welcome its emphasis on economic reform and …

capitalism during the second half of the twentieth century. It argues that economics should centre on institutions - the durable … Schumpeterian perspectives. The nature of institutions in the growth and instability of capitalism is then explored with reference … to social structures of accumulation. Particular reference is given to the world economy, the family, the Keynesian …