02278nam 2200493 450 991079390000332120220511075543.00-500-77434-X(CKB)4100000009153956(MiAaPQ)EBC5878027(EXLCZ)99410000000915395620190927d2018 uy 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierIs capitalism working? a primer for the 21st century /Jacob Field ; general editor, Matthew TaylorLondon ;New York, New York :Thames & Hudson Inc.,[2018]©20181 online resource (143 pages) illustrations, mapBig Idea0-500-29367-8 Includes bibliographical references (pages 136-137) and index.How capitalism evolved -- How modern capitalism works -- Capitalism in crisis -- Adapting the capitalist model -- Conclusion -- Further reading -- Picture credits.Is Capitalism Working? is a highly relevant question today--not least to a generation coming of age in a world still experiencing aftershocks from the near-meltdown of the world economy in 2008. Economic theory can be complex, but Jacob Field's well-structured and thought-provoking text lays out the debate in a clear, accessible and engaging manner. Infographics and timelines ensure that readers grasp the basic tenets, history and context of capitalism, without distracting from the compelling arguments. Jacob Field presents a measured conclusion that reviews the evidence on each side, allowing room for the reader to draw his or her own conclusions.Big idea.CapitalismEconomic historyEconomic history20th centuryDevoloping countriesEconomic conditionsCapitalism.Economic history.Economic history330.122Field Jacob1565353Taylor Matthew1960-MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910793900003321Is capitalism working3834948UNINA