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UNINA9910411923003321 |
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Autore |
Perrotta Cosimo |
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Titolo |
Is Capitalism Still Progressive? : A Historical Approach / / by Cosimo Perrotta |
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Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Palgrave Pivot, , 2020 |
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[1st ed. 2020.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (xv, 159 pages) |
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Labor economics |
Economic history |
Economics - History |
Labor Economics |
Economic History |
History of Economic Thought and Methodology |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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1: Capitalism creates progress.-2:The dark side of capitalism and its myths.-3:Capitalistic accumulation.-4:Plundering the world.-5: The welfare state and its crisis.-6: broken promises -- 7: The new challenges.-8: Labour-based development -- 9: Conclusions: Beyond the borders. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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"In his wide-ranging analysis of the history and perspectives of capitalism, Cosimo Perrotta displays at their best the pessimism of the intellect and the optimism of the will. Capitalism is a difficult beast, with many different varieties: a humane, civil capitalism requires complex strategies of intervention, and Perrotta's proposals deserve our full attention." - Alessandro Roncaglia, Professor of Economics, University of Roma "La Sapienza" The economic crisis of 2007/2008 has prompted much debate as to what caused it and what remedies may be implemented in order to regain a healthy economy. This book addresses these issues through the lens of capitalism with a focus on |
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labour economics, arguing that capitalism, and the employment of young people and migrants, may be a suitable antidote to the ongoing political crises in Europe that are taking place as a result of the economic crisis. Using economic history and the history of economic thought to inform debate, Is Capitalism Still Progressive?: A Historical Approach will be of interest to policy makers, students and researchers interested in exploring the pros and cons, and persistence, of the capitalist system. |
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