Capitalism

<p>This imaginative and ambitious book rethinks the nature of capitalism. Lippit a leading heterodox economist in the USA here delivers a comparative study of different forms of capitalism. He first critically examines the three main capitalist prototypes: </p><p>* the Anglo-American market-driven version<br>* the welfare-state capitalism of continental Europe<br>* the state-led capitalism of East Asia.</p><p>After investigating their various intricacies he then goes on to analyze the common weaknesses of each different strand. A provocative and stimulating read this book will be welcomed by postgraduates and professionals in the fields of economics and political economy.</p>