Capitalist Political Economy: Thinkers and Theories

Business & Money

Whiteside, Heather

Economics

Routledge

A key text, Capitalist Political Economy: Thinkers and Theories analyses the field-forming theoretical contributions to political economy that have defined, debated, critiqued, and defended capitalism for more than three centuries. Political economy recognizes and celebrates the many and varied interconnections between politics and economics in society, together with the economic implications of public policy and the political impact of market and property relations. As such, political economy is both an approach to understanding capitalism and a reflection of the forms and features of capitalism at particular moments. Grounded in primary and secondary literature including theorists' original writings and leading literary biographies, this text explores principal themes in the development of capitalism and political economic thought. It relates these to markets, property, profits, labour, investment, innovation, the state, growth and crises, gender, the ecological limits of capital accumulation, and rival economic practices. The book contextualizes the legacy of foundational political economists by exploring their life and times and putting them in conversation with other highly influential theorists. Equally, it also considers more contemporary views. This book serves as an indispensable source for academic communities who are interested in the long arc of capitalist development, theories, and theorists.

Austerity is not always one-size-fits-all; it can be a flexible, class-based strategy taking several forms depending on the political-economic forces and institutional characteristics present.This important book identifies continuity and variety in crisis-driven austerity restructuring across Canada, Denmark, Ireland and Spain. In their analysis, the authors focus on several components of austerity, including fiscal and monetary policy, budget narratives, public sector reform, labor market flexibilization, and resistance. In so doing, they uncover how austerity can be categorized into different dynamic types, and expose the economic, social, and political implications of the varieties of austerity.

Varieties of Austerity

McBride, Stephen

Evans, Bryan

Bristol University Press

“The book is both timely and sorely needed. There is simply nothing like it. A brilliant and surprisingly clear analysis of the theory and practice of Canadian politics in the current conjuncture of capitalist development, the authors provide an exceptionally clear and most useful exposition of the forces at play, arising out of the propensity of capitalism towards crisis.” Examining Canadian political and economic developments of the twenty-first century, Private Affluence, Public Austerity provides a systematic analysis of the dynamics of Canadian politics in the era of neoliberal globalization. Stephen McBride and Heather Whiteside conclude that, although the last three decades of neoliberal rule are characterized by recurrent crises, the system has proven to be resilient ― even in the face of a severe recession. Canada’s “business as usual” approach to the recent financial crisis, an approach that fails to challenge the policies that are fundamental to the system and culpable for the crisis, is striking. Through policies aimed at the dismantling of the welfare state, privatization and the reduction of the state’s economic role ― as well as an enthusiastic embrace of globalization and liberalized trade and investment regimes ― the legacy of the Canadian political system is one of private affluence, public austerity and democratic decline. Private Affluence, Public Austerity asks us to consider the relationship between neoliberalism and crisis, and their role in democratic decline. What is the legacy of neoliberalism? It also asks the difficult questions: What is the future of neoliberalism? And what role will Canada play in charting the course of that future? This book offers an engaging and enlightening exploration of the theories of contemporary capitalism and reminds us that overcoming democratic malaise is a necessary first step on the path to change.

Private Affluence, Public Austerity: Economic Crisis and Democratic Malaise in Canada

Fernwood Publishing

Examining Canadian political and economic developments of the 21st century, this study analyzes the dynamics of Canadian politics in the era of neoliberal globalization. The survey contends that, although the last three decades of neoliberal rule are characterized by recurrent crises, the system has proven to be resilient?even in the face of a severe recession. Canada’s striking ?business as usual” approach to the recent financial crisis is highlighted, arguing that it is failing to challenge the policies that are fundamental to the system and culpable for the crisis. Illustrating the legacy of the Canadian political system, this discussion encourages consideration of the relationship between neoliberalism and crisis as well as their role in democratic decline, prompting questions such as What is the legacy and the future of neoliberalism? and What role will Canada play in charting the course of that future? Offering an engaging exploration of the theories of contemporary capitalism, this investigation serves as a reminder that overcoming democratic malaise is a necessary first step on the path to change.

Private Affluence, Public Austerity: Economic Crisis & Democratic Malaise in Canada

Brunswick Books

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Capitalist Political Economy: Thinkers and Theories

Capitalist Political Economy: Thinkers and Theories

Varieties of Austerity

Private Affluence, Public Austerity: Economic Crisis and Democratic Malaise in Canada

Private Affluence, Public Austerity: Economic Crisis & Democratic Malaise in Canada