Economics
This section includes titles in economics and political economy.
Marx’s Revenge: The Resurgence of Capitalism and the Death of Statist Socialism Meghnad Desai Verso, 2002 Political economics from Marx to late 20th century. Goes through the arguments that have held sway, and argues that globalization will bring about the end of capitalism as we have known it. The Wealth and Poverty of Nations: Why Some Are So Rich and Some So Poor David S Landes London: Little, Brown and Company, Abacus, 1999 Argues that the comparative modern wealth and poverty of nations can be traced to factors such as geography, adoption of technology, approaches to profit-making, social organization, and the efficient deployment of capital. |
