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People, Power, and Profits: Progressive Capitalism for an Age of Discontent

by Joseph E. Stiglitz
People, Power, and Profits: Progressive Capitalism for an Age of Discontent - Thryft
People, Power, and Profits: Progressive Capitalism for an Age of Discontent - Thryft

Progressive Capitalism dissecting America's economic disparity.

If you're feeling uneasy about the economy's trajectory and your place within it, Stiglitz's book could be a beacon of understanding. He not only breaks down the complex structures that have led to today's inequalities but also suggests tangible solutions that can lead to a more equitable system. It’s a thought-provoking read that empowers you with knowledge and a hopeful outlook for economic reforms.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

People, Power, and Profits: Progressive Capitalism for an Age of Discontent

by Joseph E. Stiglitz
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ISBN: 9781324004219
Authors: Joseph E. Stiglitz
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Date of Publication: 2019-04-23
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Economics, History, Business, Politics
Related Topics: Society, Finance, Social Science, Politics, Finance, History, Society, Political Science
Goodreads rating: 3.88
(rated by 1773 readers)

Description

A Nobel prize winner challenges us to throw off the free market fundamentalists and reclaim our economy. We all have the sense that the American economy―and its government―tilts toward big business, but as Joseph E. Stiglitz explains in his new book, People, Power, and Profits, the situation is dire. A few corporations have come to dominate entire sectors of the economy, contributing to skyrocketing inequality and slow growth. This is how the financial industry has managed to write its own regulations, tech companies have accumulated reams of personal data with little oversight, and our government has negotiated trade deals that fail to represent the best interests of workers. Too many have made their wealth through exploitation of others rather than through wealth creation. If something isn’t done, new technologies may make matters worse, increasing inequality and unemployment. Stiglitz identifies the true sources of wealth and of increases in standards of living, based on learning, advances in science and technology, and the rule of law. He shows that the assault on the judiciary, universities, and the media undermines the very institutions that have long been the foundation of America’s economic might and its democracy. Helpless though we may feel today, we are far from powerless. In fact, the economic solutions are often quite clear. We need to exploit the benefits of markets while taming their excesses, making sure that markets
 

Progressive Capitalism dissecting America's economic disparity.

If you're feeling uneasy about the economy's trajectory and your place within it, Stiglitz's book could be a beacon of understanding. He not only breaks down the complex structures that have led to today's inequalities but also suggests tangible solutions that can lead to a more equitable system. It’s a thought-provoking read that empowers you with knowledge and a hopeful outlook for economic reforms.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.