Capitalism hits the fan : the global economic meltdown and what to do about it / Richard D. Wolff.

Author/creator Wolff, Richard D.
Format Book
Edition[2nd ed.].
Publication InfoNorthampton, Mass. : Olive Branch Press, 2013.
Descriptionxxv, 262 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Financial crises--United States. --History. --21st century.
Capitalism--United States. --History. --21st century.
United States--Economic policy. --2001-2009.

Contents Part I: Roots of a system's crisis -- Part II: Economics of the crisis. Capitalism as a crisis-prone system -- The role of economic theory -- Markets and efficiency -- Wages, productivity, and exploitation -- Housing and debt -- Government intervention in the economy -- International dimensions of the crisis -- Part III: Politics of the crisis. Reforms and regulations as crisis solutions -- Debates over "socialist" solutions -- Anti-capitalist politics.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical reference (p. 34) and index.
ISBN9781566569361 (pbk.)
ISBN1566569362 (pbk.)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks HB3722 .W64 2013 ✔ Available Place Hold