Political economy Books

Book SynopsisMost economists would agree that a thriving economy is synonymous with GDP growth. The more we produce and consume, the higher our living standard and the more resources available to the public. This means that our current era, in which growth has slowed substantially from its postwar highs, has raised alarm bells. But should it? Is growth actually the best way to measure economic success--and does our slowdown indicate economic problems? The counterintuitive answer Dietrich Vollrath offers is: No. Looking at the same facts as other economists, he offers a radically different interpretation. Rather than a sign of economic failure, he argues, our current slowdown is, in fact, a sign of our widespread economic success. Our powerful economy has already supplied so much of the necessary stuff of modern life, brought us so much comfort, security, and luxury, that we have turned to new forms of production and consumption that increase our well-being but do not contribute to growth in GDP. Trade Review"For the past decade, Robert Gordon has written about the rise and fall of American growth, praising the first in our past that was and lamenting the second in our present that is. Now comes Vollrath with a lively, accurate, and essential corrective to Gordon's pessimism: growth is slow today, he demonstrates, not because our economy is failing but because our economy has succeeded."--Brad DeLong, University of California, Berkeley "Vollrath offers a provocative new explanation of the slowdown in economic growth experienced by the US economy during the past two decades: we are a victim of our own success. Rising leisure, declining fertility, and the shift out of manufacturing into services explain the bulk of the slowdown in aggregate income growth. Each is a feature of a mature, developed economy, and in that sense, the slowdown may be a symbol of success rather than a sign of failure. Brilliantly supported by the latest research and engagingly presented, Fully Grown provides a startling, novel assessment of economic growth in the 21st century." --Chad Jones, Stanford University

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Book SynopsisWhile large, multinational corporations have supported the removal of tariffs, behind the scenes these firms have fought for protection in the form of product regulations, including testing, labeling, and registration requirements. Unlike tariffs, these regulations can raise fixed costs, excluding smaller firms from the market and shifting profits toward global giants. Narrowing the Channel demonstrates that globalization and globalized firms can paradoxically hinder rather than foster economic cooperation as larger firms seek to protect their markets through often unnecessarily strict product regulations. To illustrate the problem of regulatory protectionism, Robert Gulotty offers an in-depth analysis of contemporary rulemaking in the United States and the European Union in the areas of health, safety, and environmental standards. He shows how large firms seek regulatory schemes that disproportionately disadvantage small firms. When multinationals are embedded in the local economy, governments too have an incentive to use these regulations to shift profits back home. Today, the key challenge to governing global trade is not how much trade occurs but who is allowed to participate, and this book shows that new rules will be needed to allow governments to widen the benefits of global commerce and avoid further inequality and market concentration.

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Book SynopsisWith American leadership facing increased competition from China and India, the question of how hegemons emerge - and are able to create conditions for lasting stability - is of utmost importance in international relations. The author draws attention to the critical role played by finance in the emergence of these liberal hegemons.Trade Review"As the United States faces both military and economic challenges to its international status, Birth of Hegemony speaks to important and timely debates. Drawing on the insights of political science, history, finance, and economics, Andrew C. Sobel provides a masterly critique of existing hegemonic theories, extending our understanding of how states develop into international leaders and how they stabilize the global system." (William T. Bernhard, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)"

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"[An] ambitious work. The result of years of reflection... it presents a compelling vision of the way a specifically French variety of capitalism developed in the 18th century, and how resulting forms of social experience in turn laid the groundwork for a new, revolutionary politics." * London Review of Books *"In this ambitious book, Sewell argues that the development of capitalism in eighteenth-century France led to the rise of civic equality and its triumph in the Revolution. . . .[The book's] strength derives from its ability to synthesize secondary literature from intellectual, political, social, and economic history seamlessly. Sewell combines this literature with published primary sources to produce a rich description of several realms of French society; intellectual and social biographies of four philosophes; and a political, institutional, and economic narrative of the coming of the French Revolution. He leaves no doubt that commercial relations were expanding through more of society in the eighteenth century and that the belief in civic equality had become central to political thought by the time of the Revolution." * Journal of Interdisciplinary History *“This superb book will be recognized immediately as a classic in the rich historiography of the French Revolution. It is the first major rethinking of the relationship of the old regime to the Revolution since Furet’s Interpreting the French Revolution was published four decades ago. Sewell’s book is elegantly and lucidly written, persuasively argued, and of fundamental importance for scholars in the broad spectrum of humanistic and social scientific disciplines who seek to understand the major transformation that gave birth to modern political culture.” * Keith Michael Baker, Stanford University *“Sewell offers a detailed history of how our world, through the proliferation of physical objects, came to be experienced as less concrete and more abstract. Ranging from promenades to taxation by way of fashion, philosophes, and political economy, this magisterial synthesis shows that eighteenth-century capitalism both profoundly challenged existing regimes of privilege and, eventually, created entire new ones.” * Rebecca L. Spang, Indiana University *“In his bold rethinking of Marx, Sewell restores capitalism to the debate on the origins of the French Revolution. With his signature clarity, he offers us a novel interpretive framework for understanding how subversive notions of equality upended a traditional society to ignite the Revolution. This book is essential reading for all French historians, social theorists, and students of capitalism.” * Michael Kwass, Johns Hopkins University *"It is impossible to do justice with a short summary to the subtlety, sophistication, and persuasiveness of Sewell’s book, which may well be his magnum opus. It contains pointed excursuses on major theorists, from Tocqueville to Habermas; remarkable syntheses of recent work on the eighteenth-century French economy; lively biographies of four Enlightenment figures (Voltaire, Diderot, Morellet, and Rousseau), examined from the point of view of their personal finances; and chapters on French tax policy and economic reforms. . . This is an ambitious book, proposing no less than a new economic explanation for the French Revolution." * The Journal of Modern History *"Theoretically stimulating and cogently written. . . William H. Sewell Jr. offers an unapologetic Marxist analysis of how France came to reject hierarchy and privilege to embrace civic equality and human rights." * International Review of Social History *"Sewell’s book offers a powerful explanation for why a society so essentially organized around status hierarchy and birth-based privilege could imagine that it was both possible and desirable to reconstitute itself upon the twin principles of legal uniformity and civic equality." * History: Reviews of New Books *Table of ContentsIntroduction: The French Revolution and the Shock of Civic Equality Chapter 1: Old Regime State and Society Chapter 2: The Eighteenth-Century Economy: Commerce and CapitalismPart 1: The Emergence of an Urban Public Chapter 3: The Commercial Public Sphere Chapter 4: The Empire of Fashion Chapter 5: The Parisian PromenadePart 2: The Philosophes and the Career Open to Talent Chapter 6: The Philosophe Career and the Impossible Example of Voltaire Chapter 7: Denis Diderot: Living by the Pen Chapter 8: The Abbé Morellet: Between Publishing and Patronage Chapter 9: Jean-Jacques Rousseau: Self-Deceived ClientagePart 3: Royal Administration and the Promise of Political Economy Chapter 10: Tocqueville’s Challenge: Royal Administration and the Rise of Civic Equality Chapter 11: Warfare, Taxes, and Administrative Centralization: The Double Bind of Royal Finance Chapter 12: Political Economy: A Solution to the Double Bind? Chapter 13: Navigating the Double Bind: Efforts at Reform Conclusion: The Revolution and the Advent of Civic Equality Epilogue: Civic Equality and the Continuing History of Capitalism Acknowledgments References Index

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Book SynopsisThere is little doubt that the French Revolution of 1789 changed the course of Western history. But why did the idea of civic equalitya distinctive signature of that revolutionfind such fertile ground in France? How might changing economic and social realities have affected political opinions? William H. Sewell Jr. argues that the flourishing of commercial capitalism in eighteenth-century France introduced a new independence, flexibility, and anonymity to French social life. By entering the interstices of this otherwise rigidly hierarchical society, expanded commodity exchange colored everyday experience in ways that made civic equality thinkable, possible, even desirable, when the crisis of the French Revolution arrived. Sewell ties together masterful analyses of a multitude of interrelated topics: the rise of commerce, the emergence of urban publics, the careers of the philosophes, commercial publishing, patronage, political economy, trade, and state finance. Capitalism and the EmerTrade Review"[An] ambitious work. The result of years of reflection... it presents a compelling vision of the way a specifically French variety of capitalism developed in the 18th century, and how resulting forms of social experience in turn laid the groundwork for a new, revolutionary politics." * London Review of Books *"In this ambitious book, Sewell argues that the development of capitalism in eighteenth-century France led to the rise of civic equality and its triumph in the Revolution. . . .[The book's] strength derives from its ability to synthesize secondary literature from intellectual, political, social, and economic history seamlessly. Sewell combines this literature with published primary sources to produce a rich description of several realms of French society; intellectual and social biographies of four philosophes; and a political, institutional, and economic narrative of the coming of the French Revolution. He leaves no doubt that commercial relations were expanding through more of society in the eighteenth century and that the belief in civic equality had become central to political thought by the time of the Revolution." * Journal of Interdisciplinary History *“This superb book will be recognized immediately as a classic in the rich historiography of the French Revolution. It is the first major rethinking of the relationship of the old regime to the Revolution since Furet’s Interpreting the French Revolution was published four decades ago. Sewell’s book is elegantly and lucidly written, persuasively argued, and of fundamental importance for scholars in the broad spectrum of humanistic and social scientific disciplines who seek to understand the major transformation that gave birth to modern political culture.” * Keith Michael Baker, Stanford University *“Sewell offers a detailed history of how our world, through the proliferation of physical objects, came to be experienced as less concrete and more abstract. Ranging from promenades to taxation by way of fashion, philosophes, and political economy, this magisterial synthesis shows that eighteenth-century capitalism both profoundly challenged existing regimes of privilege and, eventually, created entire new ones.” * Rebecca L. Spang, Indiana University *“In his bold rethinking of Marx, Sewell restores capitalism to the debate on the origins of the French Revolution. With his signature clarity, he offers us a novel interpretive framework for understanding how subversive notions of equality upended a traditional society to ignite the Revolution. This book is essential reading for all French historians, social theorists, and students of capitalism.” * Michael Kwass, Johns Hopkins University *"It is impossible to do justice with a short summary to the subtlety, sophistication, and persuasiveness of Sewell’s book, which may well be his magnum opus. It contains pointed excursuses on major theorists, from Tocqueville to Habermas; remarkable syntheses of recent work on the eighteenth-century French economy; lively biographies of four Enlightenment figures (Voltaire, Diderot, Morellet, and Rousseau), examined from the point of view of their personal finances; and chapters on French tax policy and economic reforms. . . This is an ambitious book, proposing no less than a new economic explanation for the French Revolution." * The Journal of Modern History *"Theoretically stimulating and cogently written. . . William H. Sewell Jr. offers an unapologetic Marxist analysis of how France came to reject hierarchy and privilege to embrace civic equality and human rights." * International Review of Social History *"Sewell’s book offers a powerful explanation for why a society so essentially organized around status hierarchy and birth-based privilege could imagine that it was both possible and desirable to reconstitute itself upon the twin principles of legal uniformity and civic equality." * History: Reviews of New Books *Table of ContentsIntroduction: The French Revolution and the Shock of Civic Equality Chapter 1: Old Regime State and Society Chapter 2: The Eighteenth-Century Economy: Commerce and CapitalismPart 1: The Emergence of an Urban Public Chapter 3: The Commercial Public Sphere Chapter 4: The Empire of Fashion Chapter 5: The Parisian PromenadePart 2: The Philosophes and the Career Open to Talent Chapter 6: The Philosophe Career and the Impossible Example of Voltaire Chapter 7: Denis Diderot: Living by the Pen Chapter 8: The Abbé Morellet: Between Publishing and Patronage Chapter 9: Jean-Jacques Rousseau: Self-Deceived ClientagePart 3: Royal Administration and the Promise of Political Economy Chapter 10: Tocqueville’s Challenge: Royal Administration and the Rise of Civic Equality Chapter 11: Warfare, Taxes, and Administrative Centralization: The Double Bind of Royal Finance Chapter 12: Political Economy: A Solution to the Double Bind? Chapter 13: Navigating the Double Bind: Efforts at Reform Conclusion: The Revolution and the Advent of Civic Equality Epilogue: Civic Equality and the Continuing History of Capitalism Acknowledgments References Index

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Book SynopsisThere is no question that a well-defined 'Chicago School' of political economy has emerged, built largely around the work of George J. Stigler and his colleagues. Chicago Studies in Political Economy brings together the key works in this field, works that have been extremely influential among economists who study political processes. It is a collection of enormous value. Roger G. Noll

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Book Synopsis A thought-provoking challenge to our ideas about philanthropy, marking it as a deeply political activity that allows the wealthy to dictate more than we think. Trade Review"Private Virtues, Public Vices is essential reading for navigating our present-day collision course between widespread economic inequality and democratic governance." * The Review of Politics *"Ms. Saunders-Hastings, a political scientist at Ohio State University, believes that philanthropy is in tension with democracy—may even be harmful to it. Her critique is worth taking seriously. . ." * The Wall Street Journal *"In Private Virtues, Public Vices: Philanthropy and Democratic Equality, Emma Saunders-Hastings reminds us that contributing private wealth for the public good—by definition—has always been a political act. . . . the book is timely—and timeless, for it goes beyond calling for reforms to suggest a framework for thinking not only about philanthropy but also about democracy, equality, and justice." * Philanthropy News Digest *"Saunders-Hastings’ book is of great relevance, as it uncovers the fundamental interests behind most philanthropic giving, other than addressing widening inequality, escalating poverty, and other global concerns. . . . a must-read for all who have a keen interest in philanthropic work on a national and international level." * Voluntas *“The best philosophical illumination of the tension-ridden relationship between philanthropy and democracy. Better still, in exploring the institutional design of contemporary philanthropy, Saunders-Hastings makes original contributions to democratic theory itself, especially as concerns the relationship between ideal and non-ideal theory and the basis of objections to paternalism.” -- Rob Reich, Stanford University“Philanthropy is a hot topic these days. This crisply and clearly written book reframes the ethical discussion focused on rich people/countries’ debt to those less well-off and recasts practical concerns about effective giving to focus on the politics and power of giving. Private Virtues, Public Vices poses challenging questions in this age of global inequality. Saunders-Hastings couples precise arguments with thoughtfully chosen real-world examples to convey a strong sense of urgency.” -- Lisa Jane Disch, University of MichiganTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1. Donations and Deference Chapter 2. Equality and Philanthropic Relationships Chapter 3. Plutocratic Philanthropy Chapter 4. Philanthropic Paternalism Chapter 5. Ordinary Donors and Democratic Philanthropy Chapter 6. International Philanthropy Conclusion Acknowledgments Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisA thought-provoking challenge to our ideas about philanthropy, marking it as a deeply political activity that allows the wealthy to dictate more than we think.Trade Review"Private Virtues, Public Vices is essential reading for navigating our present-day collision course between widespread economic inequality and democratic governance." * The Review of Politics *"Ms. Saunders-Hastings, a political scientist at Ohio State University, believes that philanthropy is in tension with democracy—may even be harmful to it. Her critique is worth taking seriously. . ." * The Wall Street Journal *"In Private Virtues, Public Vices: Philanthropy and Democratic Equality, Emma Saunders-Hastings reminds us that contributing private wealth for the public good—by definition—has always been a political act. . . . the book is timely—and timeless, for it goes beyond calling for reforms to suggest a framework for thinking not only about philanthropy but also about democracy, equality, and justice." * Philanthropy News Digest *"Saunders-Hastings’ book is of great relevance, as it uncovers the fundamental interests behind most philanthropic giving, other than addressing widening inequality, escalating poverty, and other global concerns. . . . a must-read for all who have a keen interest in philanthropic work on a national and international level." * Voluntas *“The best philosophical illumination of the tension-ridden relationship between philanthropy and democracy. Better still, in exploring the institutional design of contemporary philanthropy, Saunders-Hastings makes original contributions to democratic theory itself, especially as concerns the relationship between ideal and non-ideal theory and the basis of objections to paternalism.” -- Rob Reich, Stanford University“Philanthropy is a hot topic these days. This crisply and clearly written book reframes the ethical discussion focused on rich people/countries’ debt to those less well-off and recasts practical concerns about effective giving to focus on the politics and power of giving. Private Virtues, Public Vices poses challenging questions in this age of global inequality. Saunders-Hastings couples precise arguments with thoughtfully chosen real-world examples to convey a strong sense of urgency.” -- Lisa Jane Disch, University of MichiganTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1. Donations and Deference Chapter 2. Equality and Philanthropic Relationships Chapter 3. Plutocratic Philanthropy Chapter 4. Philanthropic Paternalism Chapter 5. Ordinary Donors and Democratic Philanthropy Chapter 6. International Philanthropy Conclusion Acknowledgments Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisSanctions are back with a vengeance, with new objectives, measures, challenges, and opportunities. Shaping the thinking of generations of scholars, Canadian Margaret Doxey anticipated and analyzed these issues. Multilateral Sanctions Revisited applies her lessons to the many multilateral sanctions that define our geopolitically contested world.Trade Review“Margaret Doxey (1975) wrote much of her influential work on sanctions in an era characterized by young international institutions, against the backdrop of the geopolitical tensions of the Cold War. The 16 women who contribute to [this book] honor Doxey's scholarship in a time of re-emerging global tensions. Contemporary sanctions are smarter than ever, but they fail to make up for the eroding moral legitimacy of measures imposed outside of the framework of the UN. Regardless of the reader's stand in the debate between respecting the consensus below the ceiling or pursuing higher norms above and beyond it, the inevitable consequence is that multiple unilateral sanctions can never be as effective as truly multilateral ones.” World Affairs"Cutting-edge considerations and scholarly insight … de facto make Multilateral Sanctions Revisited the new reference point in multilateral sanctions studies. Furthermore, as all the contributions(and even reviews) are made by female-only sanctions experts, this volume is … tangible proof of the successful path a once-solitary female voice helped shape for many subsequent female scholars in the discipline.” International Spectator“... expertly and comprehensively explained ... [this] book provides an authoritative guide to the use of multilateral sanctions and the UN’s central role in it. While the future of the UN and multilateral sanctions looks uncertain, this book provides an excellent guide to all aspects of its past and present.” International Affairs

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Book SynopsisThe CanadaEuropean Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is hailed as the gold standard for trade agreements. It addresses tariffs on traded goods, favoured status for EU and Canadian exporters, trade in services, and technical barriers to trade, while also seeking coordination between government agencies to promote regulatory cooperation, harmonization, and mutual recognition of standards.As the world retreats towards populism and protectionism, CETA Implementation and Implications provides a vital examination of this contemporary economic collaboration between developed states, which serves as a model for other progressive regional trade agreements. This book offers the first in-depth, comprehensive assessment of CETA, covering many of its most important elements and exploring its obstacles, accomplishments, and early effects. Based on the European Commission-funded Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Project on CETA Implementation and Implications, which linked scTrade Review“Robert Finbow successfully brings together authors from different backgrounds in an ambitious assessment of CETA’s impact on various parts of society and policy thus far. Any scholar or practitioner who is working in the area of CETA will find this a very valuable resource.” Valerie D’Erman, University of Victoria

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Book SynopsisThe author argues that Korea's rapid industrial growth is neither miracle nor cultural mystery, but the outcome of a previously misunderstood political economy.Table of ContentsPreface Theoretical Considerations Soldiers, Bankers, and the Zaibatsu in Colonial Korea: Prologue to the Future A Method to His Madness: The Political Economy of Import-Substitution Industrialization in Rhee's Korea In the East Asian Cauldron: Korea Takes Off The Search for Autonomy: The Big Push The Political Economy of Korea, Inc.: The State, Finance, and the Chaebol Slouching Toward the Market: Financial Liberalization in the 1980s Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisTaking as its subject the global wave of political liberalization that has arisen since the mid-1970s and the trend toward liberal economic policies in the 1980s. This book discusses how the foreign policy effects of liberalization support new democratic regimes and help launch economic reforms.

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Book SynopsisThe Evolution of Money illuminates money's elastic nature, focusing on the tension between currency's real and abstract properties and advancing a vital theory of money. From ancient Mesopotamia to the digital era, The Evolution of Money helps us visualize and strategize money's next, transformative role.Trade ReviewEven though money is something we all use every day, talking about it, defining it, and explaining are extremely arcane things to do. The tone is important, and The Evolution of Money goes about its task in a readable, breezy style that does not become glib. -- Paul Vigna, coauthor of The Age of Cryptocurrency: How Bitcoin and Digital Money Are Challenging the Global Economic Order Money, religion, and government are the three ubiquitous and eternal human institutions. This important new book gives money a voice in the past, present, and future of human history. -- Parag Khanna, author of Connectography: Mapping the Future of Global Civilization Orrell and Chlupaty tackle two of the toughest questions in economics: What is money, and why does it have value? They present an intriguing definition of money and theory of money's value and a long history of money, weaving references through that history to current issues and dilemmas facing our society. -- Michael Kelly, Lafayette College A must-read for those who want to understand how money plays an even more important role in an exponentially changing digital society. -- Jan Muehlfeit, former chairman of Microsoft Europe The Evolution of Money is a masterpiece. It is rich in content and contains historical breadth-from prehistory (origins) to the future (utopia)-and analytical depth. Perhaps most remarkable, David Orrell and Roman Chlupaty have produced an economics book on money that is elegantly written. It is a work of great erudition that is mercifully free from jargon, sound bites, or obfuscations. Why can't all economists write like this? -- Jean-Pierre Lehmann, International Institute for Management Development, Lausanne We may think we know what money is, but Orrell and Chlupaty prove that we don't. They take us on a rich and stimulating journey through history and various fields including economics, physics, philosophy, and psychology to reveal the complex nature of money - its "quantum nature" consisting of both physical and virtual properties. The authors are at the very forefront of the economic revolution that they predict, leading us through a very enjoyable read that decodes what money is and what it is evolving to be. -- Ted Cadsby, author, Closing the Mind Gap: Making Smarter Decisions in a Hypercomplex World [Orrell and Chlupaty] show how money's increasingly elastic nature over the years has made the sharing economy and companies like Uber and Airbnb more effective. -- Harvey Schachter The Globe and MailTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1. Origins 2. The Money Magnet 3. Virtual Money 4. New World 5. A Wonderful Machine 6. The Money Power 7. Solid Gold Economics 8. New Money 9. Changing the Dominant Monetary Regime, Bit(coin) by Bit 10. Utopia Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisA biography that connects the theorist’s maverick intellect and political commitments to the turbulent times in which he lived.Trade ReviewHere is the book the many admirers of Karl Polanyi have been waiting for: a vivid, thoroughly researched, and lucidly written intellectual biography that is worthy of its subject. It traces Polanyi's life and developing ideas first in central Europe, then in Britain and North America, showing both their rootedness in the 'lost world' of twentieth-century socialism and their ever-greater relevance to making sense of the market societies of our own time. -- Steven Lukes, author of Power: A Radical View One of the best biographies ever written of any intellectual emerging from the horrors of mid-twentieth-century Europe. It meticulously covers the whole ground-from the Jewish roots in Budapest through the First War, brilliantly reconstructs the milieu and debates of interwar Vienna, and adds enormously to our understanding of The Great Transformation. A compelling portrait, it is successful not just as an intellectual biography but as a personal one as well. -- John A. Hall, author of Ernest Gellner: An Intellectual Biography Writing the intellectual biography of one of the truly great thinkers of the twentieth century, an heir to Rousseau-comparable in importance to Max Weber or to John Maynard Keynes-is a daunting enterprise. Particularly so, since Polanyi's life is bound to the history of a European radicalism now defunct or dormant. Gareth Dale is equal to this task, the complexity of which is incredible. I have no doubt that this is a durable work that will be read by generations. Also, it will show that this half-submerged chapter in the chronicle of revolutionary and-to say the same with another word-theoretical upheavals is indispensable for everybody who still insists on being able to think critically. -- G. M. Tamas, author of Innocent Power: 100 Notes, 100 Thoughts This is a well-written, often sparkling, always informative, comprehensive narrative about the life and work of Karl Polanyi. The analysis is rich with cultural and historical contextualization, full of interesting allusions and reflections, and wonderfully evocative of the unfolding events on a European and transatlantic stage-it will be the standard reference point for all future work on Polanyi. -- Bob Jessop, University of Lancaster This much needed and accessibly crafted biography by a recognized authority on Karl Polanyi is well researched and supported by a range of sources, including archival material, interviews, and other contemporaneous scholars. The rich historical sourcing provides stimulating material for both scholarly audiences and general readers interested in the lives, contributions, and intellectual thought of fascinating individuals and scholars who lived through this particularly era. -- Sally Randles, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Manchester Institute of Innovation Research The long wait for an intellectual biography of Karl Polanyi is finally over. The task is intimidating because Polanyi's concepts are difficult to untangle and his life was divided into successive sojourns in five different countries with three different languages. But Gareth Dale has succeeded in writing an engaging and meticulously researched book that illuminates Polanyi's ideas and situates them in their proper historical context. -- Fred Block, author of The Power of Market Fundamentalism: Karl Polanyi's Critique Gareth Dale's new biography offers us a bracing reminder of a far richer world of socialist activity that once existed in much of the West. -- Nikil Saval The Nation Gareth Dale has done an outstanding job of recounting Polanyi's very full life in both the political and academic realms... For those interested in the work, not only of Karl Polanyi... this book will be invaluable. EH-NetTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1. In the East-West Salon 2. Bearing the Cross of War 3. Triumph and Tragedy of Red Vienna 4. Challenges and Responses 5. The Cataclysm and Its Origins 6. "Injustices and Inhumanities" 7. The Precariousness of Existence Epilogue: A Lost World of Socialism Notes Index

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Book SynopsisJapan's New Regional Reality offers a comprehensive analysis of Japan's geoeconomic strategy that reveals the country's role in shaping regional economic order in the Asia-Pacific. Saori N. Katada explains Japanese foreign economic policy in light of both international and domestic dynamics.Trade ReviewThis book provides a much-needed analysis of changes in Japan’s regional economic strategy. In giving agency to the Japanese state, Katada makes a major contribution to our understanding not just of contemporary Japan, but of the region as a whole and the potential shape of the world order to come. -- Saadia Pekkanen, editor of Asian Designs: Governance in the Contemporary World OrderAt a time when the future of Asia is narrowly seen through the prism of U.S.-China great power competition, Katada persuasively demonstrates that Japan’s quiet transformation—less mercantilist, more champion of liberalism—will shape the regional order. Her command of the nuanced evolution of Japan’s foreign economic policy across diverse tracks—trade and investment, finance, and development aid—is unparalleled. Essential reading for anyone interested in Asian geoeconomics. -- Mireya Solís, author of Dilemmas of a Trading Nation: Japan and the United States in the Evolving Asia-Pacific OrderThis important book provides a convincing account of the remarkable shift by Japan to lead regional initiatives for liberal economic policy. Katada melds theory and empirical tests to explain how state-led liberalism arose to replace mercantilist industrial policies with a new era of Japanese foreign economic policy. Looking inside domestic decision-making processes and reflecting on the challenge of China’s growing strength, the book offers a comprehensive synthesis. -- Christina L. Davis, author of Why Adjudicate?: Enforcing Trade Rules in the WTOKatada provides a comprehensive synthesis of East Asia’s regional political economy and analyzes Japan’s trade and investment, money and finance, development and foreign aid, showcasing a deep knowledge of Japanese internal and external economic policy. -- Takashi Inoguchi, J.F. Oberlin University * Asian Journal of Comparative Politics *I would expect a broad range of audiences to appreciate the argument presented here in terms of both level—from upper-end undergraduates to postgraduates, researchers, and practitioners—and disciplines/subfield—from political science, quantitative methodology, and comparative politics to IPE, international relations, and even security studies. * Journal of Japanese Studies *Succeeds in providing a comprehensive and nuanced account of this period of dramatic change in Japan’s foreign economic policy that will appeal to area specialists and political economists alike. * Monumenta Nipponica *Table of ContentsList of Figures and TablesList of Japanese TermsAcknowledgmentsList of AcronymsIntroduction1. Japan’s Regional Geoeconomic Strategy2. Foreign Economic Policy, Domestic Institutions, and Regional Governance3. Geoeconomics of the Asia-Pacific4. Transformation in the Japanese Political Economy5. Trade and Investment: A Gradual Path6. Money and Finance: An Uneven Path7. Development and Foreign Aid: A Hybrid PathConclusionNotesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisAfter the Crash is an innovative analysis of the 2008 financial crisis and its ongoing effects on the global regulatory, financial, and political landscape, with timely discussions of the key issues for our economic future. It brings together a range of expert and practitioner perspectives.Trade ReviewThis fascinating compendium of essays is appropriately broad in both coverage and perspectives. Dip into this impressive smorgasbord, and you’ll find the thoughts and analyses of top academic economists, leading scholars in other fields, and public figures who both watched and influenced what happened. The financial crisis raised numerous questions; this book is a stepping-stone toward answers. -- Alan S. Blinder, Princeton University, and former vice chair, Federal Reserve BoardThese expertly curated essays focus on the relationship between risk and liquidity, the two most important factors underpinning the global economy. This compilation is required reading for anyone wanting to understand the events leading up to the financial crisis and, more importantly, those who want to avoid the next one. -- Vikram Pandit, chairman and CEO, the Orogen GroupThis is a first-rate book containing various perspectives on the 2008 global financial crisis. The contributors are outstanding, and the coverage of topics is well balanced. It is an important book for all those interested in the crisis and an assessment of the likelihood of another in the coming years. -- Franklin Allen, Imperial College LondonAfter the Crash provides a timely, comprehensive, and insightful evaluation of the status of financial reforms after the collapse of Lehman Brothers in September 2008. The authors provide detailed assessments of reforms that have worked and those that have fallen short of their goals, drawing important lessons from the global financial crisis and its aftermath. Their analysis should be of great interest to the general public as well as academics and policy makers. -- Arthur Wilmarth, George Washington UniversityAfter the Crash contains a number of excellent essays that help make sense of the political economy of financial regulation in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. There is a lot to learn from this volume, especially on the implementation and evolution of important reforms of the financial sector, such as Dodd-Frank. -- Amir Sufi, University of Chicago Booth School of BusinessOne of the reasons for welcoming this volume lies precisely in the fact that here general economic models play a marginal role, the prevalent leaning of its contributors being towards the practicalities of management, regulation and law-makingrather than intellectual thoroughness. * History of Economic Ideas *Table of ContentsForeword, by David MadiganPreface, by Sharyn O’Halloran and Thomas Groll1. Introduction: Overview of the Financial Crisis and Its Impacts, by Sharyn O’Halloran, Thomas Groll, and Geraldine McAllisterPart I. The Financial Crisis in Perspective2. If “It” Happened Again: A Road Map for Regulatory Reform, by Glenn Hubbard3. Trends and Delegation in U.S. Financial Market Regulation, by Thomas Groll, Sharyn O’Halloran, and Geraldine McAllister4. We Did Not Repeat the Errors of the Past: Lessons Drawn from the Fed’s Policy During the Great Depression, by Antoine Parent5. Regulation and Competition in the EU Financial Sector, by Pierre-Charles Pradier6. Trends in Financial Market Regulation, by Nolan McCartyPart II. Creating The Right (Dis)incentives7. Progress and Challenges After the Financial Crisis, by Jacob J. Lew8. Banks and Tax Havens: First Evidence Based on Country-by-Country Reporting, by Vincent Bouvatier, Gunther Capelle-Blancard, and Anne-Laure Delatte9. “Dynamic Precaution” in Maintaining Financial Stability: The Importance of FSOC, by Jeffrey N. GordonPart III. Use and (Ab)Use of Models in Predicting Financial Outcomes10. Reflections on the Global Financial Crisis Ten Years On, by Joseph E. Stiglitz11. The Right Way to Use Models, by Emanuel Derman12. The Fundamental Volatility of the Digital Economy as a Contributor to Financial Instability, by Eli Noam13. The Impact of Regulation on Systemic Risk, by Sharyn O’Halloran and Nikolai Nowaczyk14. Big Data, Process Scalability, and Financial Stability, by Mark D. FloodPart IV. Regulating for the Next Crisis?15. Rules Versus Principles in Financial Regulation Following the Crisis: It All Depends on the Purpose, by Paul Tucker16. How to Regulate in Times of Crisis, by Stephen M. Cutler17. The Economic and Political Implications of the Dodd-Frank Act, by Barney Frank18. The Regulatory Sine Curve: What Explains the Retreat from Systemic Risk Regulation (and Why It Was Predictable), by John C. Coffee Jr.19. Roundtable: It’s Not Too Much or Too Little Regulation; It’s Getting It Right, by John C. Coffee Jr., Stephen M. Cutler, Barney Frank, and Kathryn JudgePart V. The Origins of the Next Financial Crisis20. Interview: Striking the Right Balance Between Markets and Regulation, by William T. Winters Interviewed by Ailsa Roell21. Money Market Funds After the Onset of the Crisis, by Viktoria Baklanova and Joseph Tanega22. The 2017 Tax Act’s Potential Impact on Bank Safety and Capitalization, by Mark J. Roe and Michael Troge23. Derivative Clearinghouses: Collateral Management and Policy Implications, by Agostino CapponiConcluding Remarks, by Sharyn O’Halloran and Thomas GrollContributors Index

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Book SynopsisPositioning the minimum wage as a fulcrum for the most basic conflict underlying America's unique combination of democracy and a market economy, this title shows how a defense of the minimum wage built on a communal sense of responsibility rests on a strong tradition of civic republicanism and strengthens the hope for a truly democratic society.Trade Review"A good description of the politics surrounding [the minimum wage] as well as those who are affected by it. Waltman also adds to the literature on agenda setting through his examination of enablers -- people essential for pushing issues onto the agenda and through to successful passage." -- Choice ADVANCE PRAISE "Does citizenship include the right to a decent wage? Jerold Waltman's succinctly written and well-researched book on the minimum wage answers a definitive yes. Rich in history, survey data, policy analysis, and incisive social and cultural study, this book demonstrates how the symbolic politics over the minimum wage needs to be taken seriously if this beleaguered but critical idea is still to make a contribution to the mix of contemporary policies designed to 'make work pay.'" -- Sanford F. Schram, author of Words of Welfare: The Poverty of Social Science and the Social Science of Poverty

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewInternational Communication Book Award, International Studies Association, 2017. "Shawn M. Powers and Michael Jablonski’s seminal new book The Real Cyber War. . . . will help to inspire a change in course that will restore the internet to what it might become (and what many thought it was supposed to be): an engine for democracy and social and economic progress, justice, and equity.”--Boundary 2“Powers and Jablonski execute the close knitting that is the hallmark of careful political economy work — The Real Cyber War documents the interests at play in contemporary international communication and issues a clarion call to think otherwise about how the Internet might serve global interests rather than parochial ones.”--Journal of Communication"The Real Cyber War serves as an excellent analysis of where we are now and sets the agenda for the coming years."--Information, Communication & Society "Powers and Jablonski take a unique approach to the concept of cyber war, focusing on the very architecture of the internet itself. Recommended."--Choice"In their excellent book, The Real Cyberwar: The Political Economy of Internet Freedom, Shawn Powers and Michael Jablonski describe Google’s unprecedented dominance of the contemporary data economy. Drawing attention to the irregular regulation of the global data trade, when compared to all other commodities, they note the power of the internet-freedom agenda to legitimise a particular set of economic practices.”--The Guardian"Shawn Powers and Michael Jablonski's book will be of particular use to International Relations scholars and readers eager to place global digital issues and debates into their geopolitical and geo-economic contexts. . . . Bringing together these fields has proved particularly necessary since Edward Snowden's revelations, which have shown that the internet policy has far-reaching implications which go beyond merely technical issues. This is precisely what Powers and Jablonski intend to do in this meticulous book."--International Affairs"The Real Cyber War is an important work in the budding field of Internet government research. . . . Already The Real Cyber War has become an essential read within the fields of international relations, communication, political economy, and cyber security."--International Journal of Communication"The Real Cyber War says many things that need to be said. . . . Authors Shawn Powers and Michael Jablonski closely examine concepts that guide American policy, such as Internet freedom and multistakeholderism. Rightly noted, the authors question if these ideas are based on outdated assumptions and cherished notions of politicos and technorati alike. . . . The Real Cyber War presents a new and valuable discussion of what can truly be called a geopolitical struggle and perhaps the most important war of our time."--Marine Corps University Journal "A knowing, wide-ranging, perceptive, important, and original book. Powers and Jablonski connect disparate and significant dots; weave history, technology, and law together; and explain interrelated complex concepts imaginatively. They tell a compelling story key for any student of transnational information flows."--Monroe Price, author of Media and Sovereignty: The Global Information Revolution and its Challenge to State Power "As governments, companies, civil society, and other stakeholders struggle towards a new global information and communication order in the post-Snowden world, this equally provocative and important book cuts through the Western rhetoric of 'Internet freedom' and draws a sobering picture of how policy-making in this space is ultimately a fight for control over information, which is largely driven by economic and geopolitical interests rather than democratic ideals and human rights."--Urs Gasser, Executive Director, Berkman Center for Internet & Society, Harvard University "More comprehensive than most work on global internet politics because it incorporates perspectives from a wider range of interests around the world. The treatment of China is strong, as are the examples from emerging nations."--Vincent Mosco, author of To the Cloud: Big Data in a Turbulent World

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Highly recommended."--Choice"A wide-ranging collection of essays examining the divergent pathways of urban change in contemporary Chicago. This is an original and up-to-date account of the ongoing transformation of the city."--Nik Theodore, coauthor of Fast Policy: Experimental Statecraft at the Thresholds of Neoliberalism

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"American Oligarchy is a terrific, honest, bracing, book. It reminds me of the great muckraking journalists of the last century, telling a portrait of power through gripping individual stories. Formisano, in chapter after chapter, pulls back the curtain on how elites in America really operate. It is a story of class, of self-delusion, and of greed masked with public service."--Zephyr Teachout"This book is a sobering look at just how awry our political system has gone. . . . Recommended."--Choice"A desperately needed contribution to political education for those citizens and political pundits seeking to gain a better understanding of the impact of the latest massive shift in economic and political power and struggling to overcome the antidemocratic consequences of the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of so few. In combining sure theoretical and conceptual political and historical analysis with example after example and case study after case study of rising plutocrats and their political minions reshaping our body politic, Formisano strips away the myths and illusions of mainstream apologists of our present state and illuminates the changing face of political-economic power in America that no previous work has managed so far to achieve. While not for the faint of heart, it speaks loudly and boldly to those progressive forces searching for avenues of renewal for our current political plight." --Ernest J. Yanarella, author of North American Auto Unions in Crisis: Lean Production as Contested Terrain"The book is painstaking and thorough in tracing the paths through which some individuals use their money and political power to accumulate more of the same." --Political Science Quarterly

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewInternational Communication Book Award, International Studies Association, 2017. "Shawn M. Powers and Michael Jablonski’s seminal new book The Real Cyber War. . . . will help to inspire a change in course that will restore the internet to what it might become (and what many thought it was supposed to be): an engine for democracy and social and economic progress, justice, and equity.”--Boundary 2“Powers and Jablonski execute the close knitting that is the hallmark of careful political economy work — The Real Cyber War documents the interests at play in contemporary international communication and issues a clarion call to think otherwise about how the Internet might serve global interests rather than parochial ones.”--Journal of Communication"The Real Cyber War serves as an excellent analysis of where we are now and sets the agenda for the coming years."--Information, Communication & Society "Powers and Jablonski take a unique approach to the concept of cyber war, focusing on the very architecture of the internet itself. Recommended."--Choice"In their excellent book, The Real Cyberwar: The Political Economy of Internet Freedom, Shawn Powers and Michael Jablonski describe Google’s unprecedented dominance of the contemporary data economy. Drawing attention to the irregular regulation of the global data trade, when compared to all other commodities, they note the power of the internet-freedom agenda to legitimise a particular set of economic practices.”--The Guardian"Shawn Powers and Michael Jablonski's book will be of particular use to International Relations scholars and readers eager to place global digital issues and debates into their geopolitical and geo-economic contexts. . . . Bringing together these fields has proved particularly necessary since Edward Snowden's revelations, which have shown that the internet policy has far-reaching implications which go beyond merely technical issues. This is precisely what Powers and Jablonski intend to do in this meticulous book."--International Affairs"The Real Cyber War is an important work in the budding field of Internet government research. . . . Already The Real Cyber War has become an essential read within the fields of international relations, communication, political economy, and cyber security."--International Journal of Communication"The Real Cyber War says many things that need to be said. . . . Authors Shawn Powers and Michael Jablonski closely examine concepts that guide American policy, such as Internet freedom and multistakeholderism. Rightly noted, the authors question if these ideas are based on outdated assumptions and cherished notions of politicos and technorati alike. . . . The Real Cyber War presents a new and valuable discussion of what can truly be called a geopolitical struggle and perhaps the most important war of our time."--Marine Corps University Journal "A knowing, wide-ranging, perceptive, important, and original book. Powers and Jablonski connect disparate and significant dots; weave history, technology, and law together; and explain interrelated complex concepts imaginatively. They tell a compelling story key for any student of transnational information flows."--Monroe Price, author of Media and Sovereignty: The Global Information Revolution and its Challenge to State Power "As governments, companies, civil society, and other stakeholders struggle towards a new global information and communication order in the post-Snowden world, this equally provocative and important book cuts through the Western rhetoric of 'Internet freedom' and draws a sobering picture of how policy-making in this space is ultimately a fight for control over information, which is largely driven by economic and geopolitical interests rather than democratic ideals and human rights."--Urs Gasser, Executive Director, Berkman Center for Internet & Society, Harvard University "More comprehensive than most work on global internet politics because it incorporates perspectives from a wider range of interests around the world. The treatment of China is strong, as are the examples from emerging nations."--Vincent Mosco, author of To the Cloud: Big Data in a Turbulent World

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Highly recommended."--Choice"A wide-ranging collection of essays examining the divergent pathways of urban change in contemporary Chicago. This is an original and up-to-date account of the ongoing transformation of the city."--Nik Theodore, coauthor of Fast Policy: Experimental Statecraft at the Thresholds of Neoliberalism

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"American Oligarchy is a terrific, honest, bracing, book. It reminds me of the great muckraking journalists of the last century, telling a portrait of power through gripping individual stories. Formisano, in chapter after chapter, pulls back the curtain on how elites in America really operate. It is a story of class, of self-delusion, and of greed masked with public service."--Zephyr Teachout"This book is a sobering look at just how awry our political system has gone. . . . Recommended."--Choice"A desperately needed contribution to political education for those citizens and political pundits seeking to gain a better understanding of the impact of the latest massive shift in economic and political power and struggling to overcome the antidemocratic consequences of the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of so few. In combining sure theoretical and conceptual political and historical analysis with example after example and case study after case study of rising plutocrats and their political minions reshaping our body politic, Formisano strips away the myths and illusions of mainstream apologists of our present state and illuminates the changing face of political-economic power in America that no previous work has managed so far to achieve. While not for the faint of heart, it speaks loudly and boldly to those progressive forces searching for avenues of renewal for our current political plight." --Ernest J. Yanarella, author of North American Auto Unions in Crisis: Lean Production as Contested Terrain"The book is painstaking and thorough in tracing the paths through which some individuals use their money and political power to accumulate more of the same." --Political Science Quarterly

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Book SynopsisDeals with conservation and development in MadagascarTrade ReviewForest and Labor in Madagascar . . . is a worthwhile contribution to [the] growing body of scholarship on the social ramifications of conservation efforts. * Anthropology of Work Review *Forest and Labor in Madagascar is ethnographically rich, and anthropologists working in the developing South will recognize much that it covers. * American Anthropologist *Those interested in conservation, tropical rainforest ecology, international political economy, and sustainable development will find Forest and Labor in Madagascar an insightful case study. * Choice *Throughout the book, it is clear that Sodikoff has both a great knowledge of and a deep respect for the people and the environments of Madagascar. The result is a humane and approachable ethnography that would connect with both undergraduate and graduate students. * American Ethnologist *Forest and Labor in Madagascar is a pertinent and well-timed contribution to the growing literature on green neo-liberalism and its consequences at a time when the term 'salvage frontier' is becoming applicable to ever-greater swathes of this planet. * Journal of Modern African Studies *Through rich and thick ethnographic description, Forest and Labor in Madagascar delivers what its title promises: providing the reader with a historically informed and detailed overview of the relations between forest conservation and labour dynamics on the Malagasy Island. . . . [F]or those interested in a solid, rich, and detailed ethnography of socio-environmental change and those interested in the politics of nature and broader labour issues in Madagascar, this is an excellent read. * Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute *Clearly organized and wonderfully written, [this book] provides invaluable insights on how frontline conservation workers shape (or can't) and fit within (or don't) the convoluted workings of global conservation practice. * Intl Jrnl African Historical Studies *[Sodikoff] takes her readers on a wonderful tour along the underbelly of conservation work in order to give them a clear understanding of how labour plays out in a political economy ruled mainly by conservation stakeholders. * Africa *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsA Word on the Orthography and Pronunciation1. Geographies of Borrowed Time2. Overland on Foot, Aloft: An Anatomy of the Social Structure3. Land and Languor: On What Makes Good Work4. Toward a New Nature: Rank and Value in Conservation Bureaucracy5. Contracting Space: Making Deals in a Global Hot Spot6. How the Dead Matter: The Production of Heritage7. Cooked Rice Wages: Internal Contradiction and Subjective ExperienceEpilogue: Workers of the Vanishing WorldGlossary of Malagasy WordsNotesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisDeals with conservation and development in MadagascarTrade ReviewForest and Labor in Madagascar . . . is a worthwhile contribution to [the] growing body of scholarship on the social ramifications of conservation efforts. * Anthropology of Work Review *Forest and Labor in Madagascar is ethnographically rich, and anthropologists working in the developing South will recognize much that it covers. * American Anthropologist *Those interested in conservation, tropical rainforest ecology, international political economy, and sustainable development will find Forest and Labor in Madagascar an insightful case study. * Choice *Throughout the book, it is clear that Sodikoff has both a great knowledge of and a deep respect for the people and the environments of Madagascar. The result is a humane and approachable ethnography that would connect with both undergraduate and graduate students. * American Ethnologist *Forest and Labor in Madagascar is a pertinent and well-timed contribution to the growing literature on green neo-liberalism and its consequences at a time when the term 'salvage frontier' is becoming applicable to ever-greater swathes of this planet. * Journal of Modern African Studies *Through rich and thick ethnographic description, Forest and Labor in Madagascar delivers what its title promises: providing the reader with a historically informed and detailed overview of the relations between forest conservation and labour dynamics on the Malagasy Island. . . . [F]or those interested in a solid, rich, and detailed ethnography of socio-environmental change and those interested in the politics of nature and broader labour issues in Madagascar, this is an excellent read. * Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute *Clearly organized and wonderfully written, [this book] provides invaluable insights on how frontline conservation workers shape (or can't) and fit within (or don't) the convoluted workings of global conservation practice. * Intl Jrnl African Historical Studies *[Sodikoff] takes her readers on a wonderful tour along the underbelly of conservation work in order to give them a clear understanding of how labour plays out in a political economy ruled mainly by conservation stakeholders. * Africa *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsA Word on the Orthography and Pronunciation1. Geographies of Borrowed Time2. Overland on Foot, Aloft: An Anatomy of the Social Structure3. Land and Languor: On What Makes Good Work4. Toward a New Nature: Rank and Value in Conservation Bureaucracy5. Contracting Space: Making Deals in a Global Hot Spot6. How the Dead Matter: The Production of Heritage7. Cooked Rice Wages: Internal Contradiction and Subjective ExperienceEpilogue: Workers of the Vanishing WorldGlossary of Malagasy WordsNotesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR DR. RICHARD LESHER "Dr. Lesher is a thoroughly educated man, having earned a doctorate in business administration while simultaneously matriculating at the school of hard knocks – he held down two jobs to put himself through school. His background is one reason why he is as much at ease discussing economics and exports with presidents and prime ministers as he is talking about take-home pay and taxes with keypunch operators and small business people." – The late Gerald R. Ford, 38th President of the United States "Richard Lesher (was) a singular voice for America's economic interests for more than 20 years. (He) was one of the earliest and strongest supporters of Ronald Reagan's 1980 supply-side program, which cut taxes across the board and initiated the largest peacetime economic expansion in history. This was a bold gesture and a perfect example of the kind of vision and leadership that we have come to expect from him." – Former U.S. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, Georgia "Small business is the driving force of the conservative revolution, and Dick Lesher understands it better than anyone." – Late U.S. Congressman Jack Kemp "From Capitol Hill to main street America, Dick has been a constant source of inspiration and advice. His knowledge of issues and his keen ability to navigate Washington has earned him the respect of Members from both sides of the aisle. We appreciate Dick's hard work, commitment, and contribution to America's political process." – Former Representative Constance A. Morella, Maryland "After more than 20 years with Dr. Lesher at the helm, the chamber's membership has grown to 215,000 business members, 3,000 State and local chambers of commerce and 1,200 trade and professional associations. Membership also includes 72 American Chambers of Commerce abroad in 65 countries. Since Dr. Lesher became president, the chamber's annual budget has risen from $40 million to over $70 million. Dick Lesher's energy and vision has transformed the direction and thinking of the chamber leading to the creation of the most advanced and effective communications network of any business organization." – Former Representative Michael P. Forbes, New York "I commend Dr. Richard Lesher for his long-term commitment to the Chamber and for playing a critical part in the policies of this Nation." – Former Representative John Shimkus, Ill. "In addition to creating the Chamber's debate show, It's Your Business, Dick thought it would help our cause to produce a daily business newscast airing at 7 a.m., First Business. Keep in mind, this was before the era of the ubiquitous business cable news programming with CNBC and Bloomberg News. We were well ahead of that curve. The only other business show on TV at that time was CNN's Moneyline with Lou Dobbs, and that aired in the evening – we had a monopoly in the morning. Looking back, it's amazing to think that the show was distributed for many years by ESPN, which was on its way to becoming the world leader of sports broadcasting. This was by no means a Chamber propaganda show, but it delivered the business point of view and we enjoyed excellent, worldwide viewership. And all the credit belongs to Dick." – Larry Kraus, former Vice President and General Counsel at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce "As participant on It's Your Business, Dr. Lesher was a very powerful debater. He was also disciplined, because he was inviting people to participate in the show and knew he had to be a gracious host in engaging other people – often sitting next to the top members of Congress, or other political and business leaders. He was generous and polite but always able to weigh in with a very cogent point. His contributions helped create a show that filled a void and was very rewarding, as we became respected by both Republicans and Democrats alike." – Meryl Comer, Moderator of It's Your Business (1983-1997), Emmy-winning TV journalist "It might surprise people to know that he never registered with a particular political party. Dick was a registered Independent, because he knew the importance of working with people on both sides of the aisle. And because he's so smart, he knew the value of hiring smart subject-matter people and paying them well. He did a lot to upgrade salaries and positions during his time. The result was that the Chamber had many people who could sit down with anybody and argue the fine points of dozens of topics. We had high-level talent that could play a key role behind the scenes, and make substantive arguments on whatever business position needed to be heard. He understood that the heart of the Chamber was intellectual honesty and integrity when it came to its positions and people. He built the organization accordingly. And that's a great legacy to have left." – Jeff Joseph, Former Vice President for Domestic Policy of U.S. Chamber of Commerce "One of the things that made Dick Lesher so effective was that he was very smart, highly educated and courageous. He thought a lot about the issues. One of my hats was communications, and he really understood the importance of this at the Chamber. Dick was also very personable – a man with a very good sense of humor. But above all, he was a man with a vision." – Carl Grant, a past U.S. Chamber vice president and anchor of Chamber's national daily business show on ESPN "Dick is just an unusual guy who has great insight into people. He truly has a high regard for character – that is probably the most important thing that he looks at in his dealings with others. He's always put a big premium on his word and on people who give him their word. Beyond that, Dick is very analytical – a man who studies the issues closely – and he has high standards. He expects people to do the things he would do. With the Chamber, he worked hard to bring it from more of a right-wing organization to an organization in the middle." – Steve Lebowitz, Former member of the U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Chamber Board of Directors, President and Co-Chairman of the Board of G&L Global Realty Corps "Dick has always been a strenuous advocate for minorities or people in challenging situations, to make sure that they have a fair opportunity to succeed. He believes that the principles our country was founded on are for everybody – and not just for those coming from a more privileged background. Dick is a conservative, but what he wants is for people to achieve their goals on their own, with a sense of self-reliance, and, if needed, some help along the way. That's how they can sustain achievement and success, as opposed to sustaining dependence." – Dr. Michael Gaudiose "I came to the United States from Brazil in 1984 without a job, hoping to find work and send money home to my wife and children. My daughter had a condition that attacked her knee joints, and I wanted to provide money for medical support. The Leshers hired me as their gardener and housekeeper, and Dr. Lesher was so supportive and encouraging in my eventual career with Goddard Space Center. My daughter has benefitted immensely from the medical treatments she would never have received if I hadn't come to America and later brought my family here – thanks to the solid foundation Dr. Lesher enabled me to build. I will always be indebted to both him and his wife, Agnes, for their kindness and help when I needed it most." – Oswaldo dos Santos, Civil Servant at Goddard Space Center, MarylandTable of ContentsAcknowledgementsIntroduction1. A Meeting in the Desert2. Guiding Forces3. Uncharted Territory4. Shooting for the Moon5. From a Big Stumble to One Giant Leap6. A New Way of Doing Business7. A New Show in Town8. The Making of a Hit9. Standing My Ground10. Crusader for Capitalism11. A New Fight and Direction

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR DR. RICHARD LESHER "Dr. Lesher is a thoroughly educated man, having earned a doctorate in business administration while simultaneously matriculating at the school of hard knocks – he held down two jobs to put himself through school. His background is one reason why he is as much at ease discussing economics and exports with presidents and prime ministers as he is talking about take-home pay and taxes with keypunch operators and small business people." – The late Gerald R. Ford, 38th President of the United States "Richard Lesher (was) a singular voice for America's economic interests for more than 20 years. (He) was one of the earliest and strongest supporters of Ronald Reagan's 1980 supply-side program, which cut taxes across the board and initiated the largest peacetime economic expansion in history. This was a bold gesture and a perfect example of the kind of vision and leadership that we have come to expect from him." – Former U.S. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, Georgia "Small business is the driving force of the conservative revolution, and Dick Lesher understands it better than anyone." – Late U.S. Congressman Jack Kemp "From Capitol Hill to main street America, Dick has been a constant source of inspiration and advice. His knowledge of issues and his keen ability to navigate Washington has earned him the respect of Members from both sides of the aisle. We appreciate Dick's hard work, commitment, and contribution to America's political process." – Former Representative Constance A. Morella, Maryland "After more than 20 years with Dr. Lesher at the helm, the chamber's membership has grown to 215,000 business members, 3,000 State and local chambers of commerce and 1,200 trade and professional associations. Membership also includes 72 American Chambers of Commerce abroad in 65 countries. Since Dr. Lesher became president, the chamber's annual budget has risen from $40 million to over $70 million. Dick Lesher's energy and vision has transformed the direction and thinking of the chamber leading to the creation of the most advanced and effective communications network of any business organization." – Former Representative Michael P. Forbes, New York "I commend Dr. Richard Lesher for his long-term commitment to the Chamber and for playing a critical part in the policies of this Nation." – Former Representative John Shimkus, Ill. "In addition to creating the Chamber's debate show, It's Your Business, Dick thought it would help our cause to produce a daily business newscast airing at 7 a.m., First Business. Keep in mind, this was before the era of the ubiquitous business cable news programming with CNBC and Bloomberg News. We were well ahead of that curve. The only other business show on TV at that time was CNN's Moneyline with Lou Dobbs, and that aired in the evening – we had a monopoly in the morning. Looking back, it's amazing to think that the show was distributed for many years by ESPN, which was on its way to becoming the world leader of sports broadcasting. This was by no means a Chamber propaganda show, but it delivered the business point of view and we enjoyed excellent, worldwide viewership. And all the credit belongs to Dick." – Larry Kraus, former Vice President and General Counsel at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce "As participant on It's Your Business, Dr. Lesher was a very powerful debater. He was also disciplined, because he was inviting people to participate in the show and knew he had to be a gracious host in engaging other people – often sitting next to the top members of Congress, or other political and business leaders. He was generous and polite but always able to weigh in with a very cogent point. His contributions helped create a show that filled a void and was very rewarding, as we became respected by both Republicans and Democrats alike." – Meryl Comer, Moderator of It's Your Business (1983-1997), Emmy-winning TV journalist "It might surprise people to know that he never registered with a particular political party. Dick was a registered Independent, because he knew the importance of working with people on both sides of the aisle. And because he's so smart, he knew the value of hiring smart subject-matter people and paying them well. He did a lot to upgrade salaries and positions during his time. The result was that the Chamber had many people who could sit down with anybody and argue the fine points of dozens of topics. We had high-level talent that could play a key role behind the scenes, and make substantive arguments on whatever business position needed to be heard. He understood that the heart of the Chamber was intellectual honesty and integrity when it came to its positions and people. He built the organization accordingly. And that's a great legacy to have left." – Jeff Joseph, Former Vice President for Domestic Policy of U.S. Chamber of Commerce "One of the things that made Dick Lesher so effective was that he was very smart, highly educated and courageous. He thought a lot about the issues. One of my hats was communications, and he really understood the importance of this at the Chamber. Dick was also very personable – a man with a very good sense of humor. But above all, he was a man with a vision." – Carl Grant, a past U.S. Chamber vice president and anchor of Chamber's national daily business show on ESPN "Dick is just an unusual guy who has great insight into people. He truly has a high regard for character – that is probably the most important thing that he looks at in his dealings with others. He's always put a big premium on his word and on people who give him their word. Beyond that, Dick is very analytical – a man who studies the issues closely – and he has high standards. He expects people to do the things he would do. With the Chamber, he worked hard to bring it from more of a right-wing organization to an organization in the middle." – Steve Lebowitz, Former member of the U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Chamber Board of Directors, President and Co-Chairman of the Board of G&L Global Realty Corps "Dick has always been a strenuous advocate for minorities or people in challenging situations, to make sure that they have a fair opportunity to succeed. He believes that the principles our country was founded on are for everybody – and not just for those coming from a more privileged background. Dick is a conservative, but what he wants is for people to achieve their goals on their own, with a sense of self-reliance, and, if needed, some help along the way. That's how they can sustain achievement and success, as opposed to sustaining dependence." – Dr. Michael Gaudiose "I came to the United States from Brazil in 1984 without a job, hoping to find work and send money home to my wife and children. My daughter had a condition that attacked her knee joints, and I wanted to provide money for medical support. The Leshers hired me as their gardener and housekeeper, and Dr. Lesher was so supportive and encouraging in my eventual career with Goddard Space Center. My daughter has benefitted immensely from the medical treatments she would never have received if I hadn't come to America and later brought my family here – thanks to the solid foundation Dr. Lesher enabled me to build. I will always be indebted to both him and his wife, Agnes, for their kindness and help when I needed it most." – Oswaldo dos Santos, Civil Servant at Goddard Space Center, MarylandTable of ContentsAcknowledgementsIntroduction1. A Meeting in the Desert2. Guiding Forces3. Uncharted Territory4. Shooting for the Moon5. From a Big Stumble to One Giant Leap6. A New Way of Doing Business7. A New Show in Town8. The Making of a Hit9. Standing My Ground10. Crusader for Capitalism11. A New Fight and Direction

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Book SynopsisVital Connections is the first book-length treatment in English of the evolution of social security in Chile and its privatization under the Pinochet regime. Borzutzky''s study contains a dynamic history of Chilean politics, a sophisticated discussion of social inequalities, and an in-depth analysis of social security policies in Chile from 1924 to the present. Her work focuses on three critical historical periods: the mid-1920s, the late 1960s, and the early to mid-1970s. In each of these key epochs, Chile experienced a crisis which prompted a reform of its socioeconomic organization and, consequently, of its social security system.Throughout this concise, readable book, Borzutzky argues that Chile''s social security system presented to the world a positive image, while hiding a political reality that was steeped in profound inequality. According to Borzutzky, Chile''s social security system helped to create a narrative that portrayed the country as a unified societTrade Review“Backed by solid research, this book sheds light on modern Chilean history, the ties between politics and state policies, and the connections between political goals and social security.” —Hispanic American Historical Review“…the study is well-argued and readable … a good overview of the topic.” –Iberoamericana“Borzutsky’s readable analysis of political and policy problems in Chilean social security has implications for advocates of both social democratic and market-oriented approaches to social policy. Recommended for undergraduates and above.” —Choice“...[A]n empirically rich account of the development of social security policies in Chile in the twentieth century. The book’s detailed account of Chile’s social security reforms demonstrates the vital connections of the Chilean case with contemporary policy debates over pension privatization.” —Latin American Politics and Society“This book offers a timely and important contribution to the examination of social security that is relevant for Chile and for the countries that have studied and adapted the so-called Chilean model in Latin America. . . . While there have been a number of articles on this subject in English, this is the first book on the evolution of social security in Chile.” —Latin American Perspectives

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Book SynopsisFor business to flourish, society must flourish. In today''s global economy, business serves the common good not only by producing goods and services but also by reaching out to the many who are not even in the market because they lack marketable skills and the resources to acquire them. Sustainable Development: The UN Millennium Development Goals, the UN Global Compact, and the Common Good contains twenty-two essays that document the work of Western companies, working through the UN Global Compact and its Principles of Responsible Investment and the Principles for Responsible Management Education, to shape more peaceful and just societies. Seven case studies by leading businesses and private-public partnershipsincluding Microsoft, Merck, Sumitomo Chemical, Nestlé, Coca-Cola, Novartis, and Levi Straussoutline their projects, especially those advancing the MDGs (Millennium Development Goals) designed to alleviate dire poverty. Twelve chapters reflect on some of the conceptual issues Trade Review"This book offers critical insight into the role businesses must play in cooperation with governments, the United Nations, and civil society to develop more sustainable and healthy societies. Sustainable Development eloquently captures the unmistakable correlation between the private sector and the common good: where equality, human rights and ethics thrive, so too does business." —Georg Kell, Executive Director, United Nations Global Compact “Against a sombre picture of global challenges painted by Bishop Kevin Dowling, Fr. Oliver Williams has assembled an outstanding collection of contributions demonstrating how six diverse multinationals have addressed these challenges both in their core businesses, through their supply chains, and where they have voluntarily taken on projects to advance human rights in the wider society. Papers from academia and civil society then frankly analyse what such corporate efforts really mean in terms of delivering benefits to both shareholders and society, as well as discussing criticisms.” —Mark Moody-Stuart, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Hermes Equity Ownership Services and the United Nations Global Compact Foundation "The United Nations Global Compact is a major initiative in the worldwide effort to ensure the fair distribution of the enormous wealth generated by the globalization of corporate capitalism, an initiative of interest to all nations, corporations public and private, and the present and future citizens of the world. These papers are the state of the art in the scholarly examination of the international efforts on the part of private enterprise to assist in economic development and forging peace." —Lisa H. Newton, Fairfield University“The book contains twenty-two essays, seven case studies, and reflections regarding the work of Western companies working through the U.N. Global Compact to shape more peaceful and just societies and alleviate dire poverty.” —Notre Dame Magazine Online“The contributors include representatives from academic institutions, corporations as well as the public sector. Parham (in Chapter 11) presents case studies to illustrate the role of partnerships between governments, the private sector and the civil society in achieving [Millennium Development Goals]. . . This book’s main contribution is in bringing to the reader a diverse range of perspectives on sustainable development.” —Journal for Peace and Justice Studies

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“This brief but powerful book is a much-needed—and timely—Guide for the Perplexed Citizen, and it is as wise as it is witty. Capitalism and Democracy is a masterful synthesis of disparate sources, and a highly intelligent assessment and critique of arguments advanced by various economists, political theorists, and politicians. Spragens’s prose is pithy, clear, and a delight to read.” —Terence Ball, co-author of Political Ideologies and the Democratic Ideal“Capitalism and Democracy is a remarkably evenhanded book, and especially so in these highly contentious days. Spragens joins a sophisticated understanding of political theory to economic analysis and provides a fuller account of what is at stake in debates about the extent to which the market should be ‘free’ and the government should ‘interfere’ with it than one usually finds in writings on these matters. I read it practically straight through and found it almost as enjoyable as reading a good novel.” —Richard Dagger, author of Playing Fair"The free-market process is ultimately based on the reality of who we are as human beings. The free economy is not an ‘instrument’ but a ‘process’ which allows the ‘flourishing’ of the human person. . . . Spragens’s study is a most worthwhile contribution in this ongoing discussion." —VoegelinViewTable of ContentsForeword Introduction 1. The Political Economy Debate: What Brings Prosperity? 2. The Moral Philosophy Debate: Are Market Outcomes Morally Acceptable? 3. Markets and the Good Society 4. Why No Slam Dunk Answers 5. Conclusion: Toward Reasonable Judgements

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Book SynopsisAn authoritative, well-documented exposé of abuses of power at the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank (the Fed) during the tenure of renowned chairman, Alan Greenspan.Table of Contents Acknowledgments Chapter 1. Hitting a Tank with a Stick Chapter 2. The Burns Fed: Price Controls, Inflation, and the Watergate Cover-up with a Distinguished Professor at the Helm Chapter 3. The Master of Garblements Chapter 4. Spinning Mountains into Molehills Chapter 5. Valuable Secrets and the Return of Greenspan's "Prophetic Touch" Chapter 6. The Seventeen-Year Lie Chapter 7. Corrupted Airplanes and Computer Mice Chapter 8. Standing in the Door against Civil Rights Chapter 9. When Five Hundred Economists Are Not Enough Chapter 10. The Myth of Political Virginity Chapter 11. Pricking the Stock Market Bubble and Other Greenspan Policies Chapter 12. Bring the Fed into the Democracy Appendix: Excerpts from Waste and Abuse in the Federal Reserve's Payment System Notes Glossary Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisDrawing on a rich data set of interviews with over 600 women maquila workers, this pathfinding book offers the first rigorous economic and sociological analysis of the impact of NAFTA and its implications for free trade around the world.Trade ReviewThis meticulous study is an indictment not only of outsourcing and maquiladoras as sweatshops, but of the entire premise of free trade as a win-win proposition for all concerned. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduate through research collections. * Choice *Table of Contents List of Figures, Tables, and Boxes List of Abbreviations Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1. American Factories in Mexico Chapter 2. The Border City of Nogales Chapter 3. House to House: The Method of Analysis Chapter 4. The History of the Maquila Industry Chapter 5. Are the Maquilas Sweatshops? Chapter 6. Liberation or Exploitation of Women Workers? Chapter 7. Fancy Factories and Dilapidated Dwellings Appendix 1. Maquilas in Nogales in 2004 Appendix 2. Survey of Maquila Workers Notes Glossary Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisA bold look at Vietnam's privatized commercial sex market, conflicts surrounding modern prostitution in Vietnam, and the government's efforts to manage the industry.Trade Review"This is an excellent book and I highly recommend it. Theoretically sophisticated, insightful and well-written, this study draws on a wide range of Vietnamese-language materials and field interviews and experience to develop a clear and strong argument. Skillfully and concisely crafted, The Ironies of Freedom is an important addition to the literatures on sex work, Vietnamese studies and contemporary political economy." * Journal of Contemporary Asia *"[T]he rich ethnography allows the author to ground the scholarship on 'governmentality' in context, pressing the limits of received theory with the hard facts of social differentiation and the two faces of Vietnam today. The 'ironies of freedom' are many: self-mastery coexists with conformity; choice with coercion; consumer freedom with social obedience; and today's Vietnamese Marxism allows class prerogatives to dictate unequal governance." * American Anthropologist *"Nguyen-Vo uses the commercial sex trade in Vietnam to demonstrate how both the government and individuals have emerged from their dark communist past and adapted to economic, political and social liberalization, market forces, and entrepreneurship. Recommended." * Choice *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Part One | Sex for Sale: Entrepreneurial and Consumerist Freedom 1. The Hooking Economy: Entrepreneurial Choice and Commercial Sex in the Liberalizing Economy 2. Hierarchy and Geography: Class and National Identity in Sex Consumption Part Two | The Real and the True: Governing by Choice and Coercion 3. The Rise of the Empirical and the Case of Medical Expertise: A Genealogy of Governance 4. Governing Passion: Consumers' Choice and the Production of a Differentiated Citizenry in Public Medicine 5. Who You Truly Are: Coercion, Culture, and the Global Imaginary in the Governmental Rehabilitation of Sex Workers 6. What Kind of Power? Specialization of Intervention and the Coexisting Modes of Governance Part Three | To the Real: Ideology and Cultural Production 7. From Antigone to the Kneeling Woman: A Genealogy of the Real from Socialism to the Preparation for Marketization 8. Love in the Time of Neoliberalism: Ideology and the New Social Realism in Popular Culture Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThanks to its active role in national politics, the market economy, and popular culture, the Thai crown remains both the country's dominant institution and one of the world's wealthiest monarchies. Puangchon Unchanam examines the reign of Bhumibol Adulyadej or Rama IX and how the crown thrived by transforming itself into a ""bourgeois"" monarchy.

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Book SynopsisThe concept of autochthony - that a true, original people are born of a land and belong to it above all others - has animated struggles across postcolonial Africa. This volume examines how political conflict unfolds when the language of autochthony is detached from historical land claims.Trade Review“This book convincingly demonstrates that claims to autochthony are only effective through othering and exclusion. It will be important reading for scholars studying the political, social, and economic dynamics of crisis and conflict and their effects on people’s everyday lives.”—Lotje de Vries, Wageningen UniversityTable of Contents List of Illustrations Acknowledgments List of Abbreviations Introduction 1 Autochthony without Land 2 Civil Society and Armed Actors on Becoming an Autochthonous 3 The Discursive Practices of BozizÉ 4 Autochthony without Land, State Policy, and Mining 5 Autochthony, the Everyday and Dynamics in the Public Market 7. Conclusion: On Mobilizing Autochthony Without Land Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisWhy should a developing country surrender its power to create money by adopting an international currency as its own? This comprehensive book explores the currency problems that developing countries face and offers practical advice for policymakers on how to deal with them.Trade Review“In this remarkably lucid and fun book, Manuel Hinds explodes any remaining myths about the need for most countries to maintain their own currencies. For a watertight explanation of how and why dollarization makes eminent sense, one couldn’t do better than read this book.”—Robert Litan, Vice President for Research and Policy at the Kauffman Foundation, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, and co-author of Financial Statecraft -- Robert Litan"Dollarization as a policy idea is much more discussed than tested. Manuel Hinds has helped put it to the test in El Salvador with some impressive results. This book makes a powerful argument: It should be read by all who wish to act or opine on the critical question of whether one country, one currency is right for the twenty-first century."—Lawrence Summers, former Secretary of the Treasury of the United States and president of Harvard University -- Lawrence Summers

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Book SynopsisA penetrating account of how unchecked capital mobility is damaging international cooperation, polarizing the economic landscape, and ultimately reshaping the global orderTrade Review"Subacchi is an expert on global financial and monetary systems. In this book, she lucidly describes the failings of the international monetary “non-system” that emerged after the collapse of the Bretton Woods system in the 1970s."—Martin Wolf, Financial Times ‘Best Books of 2020: Economics’"With so much uncertainty surrounding the new lay of the economic land, and the behaviour of those with key roles in shaping it, this book offers some well-presented solutions, formulated with fairer outcomes firmly in mind."—Emma Newlands, Scotland on Sunday “Just as we are getting used to the existence of ‘magic money trees’ which have helped finance the massive stimulus packages we have seen during the pandemic...here comes this excellent book to remind us that there is no such thing as free money [and] exposes the perils lying ahead of not getting to grips with the change in the world order.”—Vicky Pryce, 'Reading Room' for The Society of Professional Economists “People interested in global economic policy matters will find this a thought-provoking book.” – Arslan Razmi, Journal of Economics‘This highly readable analysis warns of the dangers of unchecked capital flows and weak global cooperation, and persuasively makes the case for the revival of a rules-based international economy. With nationalism on the rise, this is a vital account of the history and likely evolution of the international financial system.’—Niall Kishtainy, author of A Little History of Economics 'This book focuses on three tensions: those between the dominance of the dollar and an increasingly multipolar world economy; between free capital flows and financial stability; and that between the US and China. Subacchi highlights that there are no easy ways of relieving these tensions. She may not leave readers confident about our collective international monetary prospects, but it will certainly provoke thought.’—Barry Eichengreen, author of Hall of Mirrors ‘Using her deep knowledge of the international economy and China, Subacchi eloquently and insightfully explains the increasing pressure on the international monetary system. It is to be fervently hoped that after the latest global shock, policymakers will follow Subacchi’s advice to reform and reenergize.’—Tamim Bayoumi, author of Unfinished Business

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Book SynopsisCaptures the 17th-19th century origins and developments ofpolitical economy by editing original texts and illuminatingtheir relevance for today''s political debate Political economy from the 17th century to the present can be captured in two narratives originating with Locke and Rousseau. Those original narratives were expanded in significant ways in the 18th and 19th centuries, and the editors argue that they still hold sway today. Edited original writings included in the anthology are from: Locke, Rousseau, Adam Smith, Tocqueville, Mill, Marx, Proudhon, Owen, the Federalist Papers, the French Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen, and the American Constitution. The editors have restricted their comments to the extensive introductions thereby allowing the original participants to speak for themselves. The readings included are intended to be instructive with respect to the origin and development of the two narratives rather than an exhaustive account of hoTrade Review“Nonetheless, the book is impressive for its topical breadth … In this light, I’ll be very interested in seeing what an updated edition of this volume might look like in another decade or two. (Conversations on Philanthropy, 2012) Table of ContentsEditors' Note. General Introduction. Part One: The Emergence of Political Economy: Economic Activity Leaves the Household Introduction. John Locke The Second Treatise. John Locke A Letter Concerning Toleration. John Locke Some Considerations of the Lowering of Interest and the Raising the Value of Money. Jean-Jacques Rousseau The Two Discourses. Jean-Jacques Rousseau A Discourse on Political Economy. Jean-Jacques Rousseau The Social Contract. Part Two: The Arrival of Political Economy: Liberty, Property, and Equality. Introduction. Adam Smith Wealth of Nations. Adam Smith The Theory of Moral Sentiments. The American Founding. Alexis de Tocqueville Democracy in America. The French Revolution. Robert Owen A New View of Society. Comte de Saint-Simon Nouveau Christianisme. Friedrich List National System. P. J. Proudhon The Philosophy of Poverty. P. J. Proudhon What is Property? Part Three: The Maturation of the Two Narratives: The Challenge of Social Economy. Introduction. John Stuart Mill The Principles of Political Economy. John Stuart Mill On Liberty. John Stuart Mill The Subjection of Women. Karl Marx and Fredrick Engels The Communist Manifesto. Karl Marx Das Kapital. Fredrick Engels Socialism: Utopian and Scientific. Index.

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Book SynopsisDuring the 1970s and early 1980s, the Middle East and North Africa were perceived as being exceptionally successful, but now the region is viewed as a resounding economic and social failure. Islam is not only a religion, but also a political and social project. A major pretext of this work is to demonstrate how the tensions within Islamic movements feed directly into the economic, social, political, historical and religious arena of the region, and vice versa. An introductory chapter sets the context of the book. The core chapters of the book comprise an in-depth examination of the varied forms of oil revenue abuse. For examples, the past mismanagement of the tremendous wealth provided by oil. Following Islamic beliefs, revenue from oil should not finance wasteful consumption, but used instead for public welfare. Abstaining from interest calculations, there should be a case for keeping more oil in the ground. Indeed, oil has also stifled industrial development, and with declining oil rTable of ContentsThe Social Promise of Islam. Merchants and Soldiers in Islamic Society. Oil and Islamic Economic Principles. Oil and Muslim Societies. Rentier States Under Pressure. Islamism as a Social Protest and a National Assertion. Islamism and Oil Policy. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisDownsizing, Umstrukturierung, schlanke Unternehmen - diese Trends der letzten beiden Jahrzehnte sind out, die Signale stehen wieder auf Wachstum. Fusionen und Übernahmen spielen eine Schlüsselrolle im Kampf um Marktanteile, doch den langfristigen Erfolg garantiert nur ein nachhaltiges Wachstum, das ein neues Denken erfordert. Die Autoren, Top-Level-Consultants, diskutieren ihren neuen, auf fünf Prinzipien beruhenden strategischen Ansatz. (01/99)Table of ContentsPart I Why every business can be a growth business: thinking clearly about growth; there no such thing as a mature business; common sense and capital - the business thinking underlying top-line growth and bottom-line results. Part II Broadening the pond: strategy from the outside in; how John Reed turned Citibank outside in; Eckhard Pfeiffer - the methodical radical of Compaq; John Trani and the new frontier of service at GE Medical; GE capital services - capitalizing on change. Part III Energizing and aligning the organization for growth; the genetic code and how to change it; rewriting the genetic code at AlliedSignal; Reynolds and Reynolds - creating lifelong customers; can you pass the Father Cunningham test?. Part IV The handbook for grwoth; handbook.

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Book SynopsisAn explanation of the domestic consequences of recent changes in the global economy.

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Book SynopsisWhat topples a statue?Trade Review“Important theories in the field would lead us to expect that economic shocks might lead authoritarian regimes to democratize. This volume challenges this conventional wisdom, showing that shocks do not change whether autocrats rule, they change how they rule. The volume is persuasive, well-written, and packed with important new insights from the leading scholars in the field.” — Daniel Mattingly, Yale University“With economic growth aiding authoritarian survival, understanding crises becomes fundamental to the study of authoritarian politics. With an impressive set of contributors discussing significant events from around the globe, Economic Shocks and Authoritarian Stability presents a nuanced picture of the relationships between these factors, including financial controls and coalitional politics.” — Jeremy Lee Wallace, Cornell University“These richly detailed and theoretically informed case studies reject the determinism that underpins many arguments about how economic crises affect autocracies. They show that autocrats have many tools to survive sharp economic downturns, but also that economic shocks often fundamentally alter autocracies by compelling the ruler to shift coalitions or tactics to stay in power. A timely and important contribution to the study of autocracy.” — Timothy Frye, Columbia University “Two valuable contributions to our understanding of authoritarian regime survival. First, it combines studies of a wide range of authoritarian regimes to demonstrate the limits of institutions-based theories. Second, by illustrating the complex calculations of specific authoritarian regimes during and after economic shocks using three common indicators, it suggests several venues for further research to better understand authoritarian regime survival more broadly. The chapter authors are all specialists in their country or region of study, and thus provide rich detail.” — Kay Shimizu, University of Pittsburgh

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Book SynopsisBy examining the “double narrative of capitalism”, Supritha Rajan’s A Tale of Two Capitalisms traces how certain values and practices were segregated from the dominant model of capitalism, not only through the secularization of political economy as a discipline but also by anthropology, which theorized “sacrifice” or “ritual” in the context of “primitive” society.Trade ReviewWinner: 23rd Annual Modern Language Association Prize for a First Book“Working at the intersection of political economy, anthropology and literature, this richly erudite book deftly shows how nineteenth-century writers across disciplines made the sacred and the economic into opposites and unrecognized doubles of each other. The result is a truly original argument about capitalism in nineteenth-century Britain and a fresh account of the emergence of Victorian anthropology as a discipline, one that considers not only its relationship to political economy, but also to the novel.”—Kathy Psomiades, Duke University“Supritha Rajan establishes a new way of understanding the complex interrelations among nineteenth-century literature, anthropology, and political economy. With a commanding sweep of scholarship, past and present, and a fruitfully integrative grasp of theory, A Tale of Two Capitalisms will have a transformative impact on current debates in the field.”—Mary Jean Corbett, Miami University“A Tale of Two Capitalisms is a major contribution to the intellectual history of modernity and of how we understand capitalism and its ideological sidekick, economics. While literature is one of its concerns, it traces the complex, often neglected interplay between nineteenth-century anthropology and economics. The author’s knowledge of the history of these two social sciences is very impressive.”—Patrick Brantlinger, Indiana University“Rajan skillfully unearths and recreates the discursive and intellectual archeology of the concepts she examines. This enables her to explain with great precision the different ways that nineteenth-century theorists constructed and used these concepts. Rajan takes her readers into the internal logic of these terms so that we can see how they are reshaped and refigured according to the complex and competing needs each concept serves, including the moral and ideological agendas of the theorist, developments within the disciplines of anthropology and economics, and specific historical changes and pressures.”—Claudia Klaver, Syracuse University

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