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From a Market Economy to a Finance Economy : The Most Dangerous American Journey
Samli, A. Coskun - 2013
In this gripping book, Dr. Samli makes the case that the US economy is shifting for the worse, tilting towards a finance-driven economy, and argues that investing in innovation will bring us out of the recession and back to a successful, market-driven economy.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012106395
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The Origins of Universal Grants : An Anthology of Historical Writings on Basic Capital and Basic Income
Cunliffe, John (ed.); Erreygers, Guido (ed.) - 2004
Should all young adults receive a capital grant? Should all individuals be given a lifetime regular income? Would either form of payment be just or unjust? These questions figure prominently in recent social philosophy and policy discussions on 'stakeholding' and 'basic income'. Both types of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012054098
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Pathology of the Capitalist Spirit: An Essay on Greed, Hope, and Loss
Levine, David K. - 2013
embodies this hope, it has become desire's object. In his study of capitalism, Levine explores the meaning of capital as a … especially important in light of the stubborn insistence on the part of its critics that capitalism exists to serve the material … the capitalist system as a whole. And in that sense, this hope is the spirit of capitalism. To develop this theme, Levine …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012106406
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Japan at a Deadlock
Morishima, Michio - 2000
'capitalism from above'. For the past ten years the country's economy has faltered and declined. It is turning towards 'capitalism …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012054070
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Monopoly Capitalism in Crisis
Lucarelli, Bill - 2004
pathological features of globalization acquire a remorseless logic during the 'mature' stages of monopoly capitalism. He explores …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012054067
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Saving Capitalism and Democracy
Rabie, Mohamed - 2013
Saving Capitalism and Democracy tries to answer the difficult questions posed by intellectuals, the media, politicians …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012106394
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Debt Relief for Poor Countries
Addison, Tony (ed.); Hansen, Henrik (ed.); Tarp, Finn (ed.) - 2004
After a massive international campaign calling attention to the development impact of foreign debt, the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) initiative is now underway. But will the HIPC Initiative meet its high expectations? Will debt relief substantially raise growth? How do we make sure...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011612270
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Globalization and the Welfare State
Södersten, Bo (ed.) - 2004
With contributions from leading thinkers such as J. Bhagwati and Robert Solow, this edited collection examines some hotly debated issues in today's world. The significance of globalization and its effects on welfare states is discussed and analyzed. A special chapter is devoted to terrorism, and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011612314
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Japanese FDI Flows in Asia : Perspectives and Challenges
Lakhera, Mohan L. - 2008
The world is seeing a shift in economic power from west to east. Japanese FDI differs from the American example, and this will become crucial. This book tracks trends in Japanese FDI to other Asian countries, suggests future policies, analyzes methodological aspects, and provides an overview of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012053811
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The WTO, Developing Countries and the Doha Development Agenda : Prospects and Challenges for Trade-led Growth
Guha-Khasnobis, Basudeb (ed.) - 2004
The "development credibility" of the current trade regime in general, and the WTO in particular, is at stake. The Doha Round aims to reverse the brewing scepticism by providing a reliable engine of trade-led growth and development. The essays in this volume identify the key challenges in this...
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