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Record Nr.

UNINA9910411923003321

Autore

Perrotta Cosimo

Titolo

Is Capitalism Still Progressive? : A Historical Approach / / by Cosimo Perrotta

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Palgrave Pivot, , 2020

ISBN

9783030481698

3030481697

Edizione

[1st ed. 2020.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xv, 159 pages)

Collana

Palgrave pivot

Disciplina

330.122

330

Soggetti

Labor economics

Economic history

Economics - History

Labor Economics

Economic History

History of Economic Thought and Methodology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

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.

Sommario/riassunto

"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



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.