capitalism

A satire of modern life in which Hack, a corporate employee in a future, extraordinarily capitalist, America, is pressured to commit murder as part of his promotion and is soon chased by a government agent--Jennifer Government--determined to punish Hack's boss, who also happens to be her ex.

Argues that the current view of capitalism held by Americans must be changed because it is working against the principles of democracy, liberty, freedom, and equality and creating adverse social conditions in the U.S.

An anthology tracing the key elements of capitalistic theory and practice from Karl Marx to the present. Also includes opposing views on the relationship of capitalism and labor, the strengths and weaknesses of capitalism, its impact on the Third World, and its future.

A satire of modern life in which Hack, a corporate employee in a future, extraordinarily capitalist, America, is pressured to commit murder as part of his promotion and is soon chased by a government agent--Jennifer Government--determined to punish Hack's boss, who also happens to be her ex.

This book explores the different kinds of economic systems that have existed in the past and those that currently hold sway today throughout the world subsistence, barter, gift, market, command, planned, mixed, and Internet economies and analyzes each ones relationship to the three criteria of production, ownership, and government control.

Introduces the key characteristics and proponents of capitalism, tracing its development from its origins to the twenty-first century, and looking at how capitalism affects the lives of people who live under the system.

A collection of essays that discuss Bill Gate's concept of "creative capitalism," and includes more than forty contributors--such as Warren Buffett, Lawrence Summers, Martin Wolf, Edmund Phelps, and others.

This edition of the Global Viewpoints series explores international attitudes and issues related to capitalism. The title explores the presence of capitalism around the world, with coverage including France, Germany, Russia, China, India, and Africa. Included articles examine capitalism and the global financial crisis, capitalism and its impact on worldwide democracy, and capitalism and social welfare spending. Chapters include: Capitalism around the world -- Capitalism and the global financial crisis -- Capitalism and democracy -- Capitalism and social welfare spending.

Explores the history, politics, and economics of the city-state of Dubai, describing its government and leadership, and American sponsored companies and universities.