Just Capital

by Adair Turner (Author), Adair Turner (Author)

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  Paperback
  2002

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  How do we combine economic dynamism with social inclusion and environmental responsibility? This book addresses this vital question and proposes that the answer lies in embracing the power of market economics without accepting the simple dogmas of extreme free-market and conservative philosophy. Adair Turner's approach combines rigorous economic analysis with a clear vision of an attractive social philosophy - a philosophy that rejects 20th-century socialism as much as conservative laissez-faire.

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  Hardcover
  2001

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  Challenging and at times provocative, Just Capital explores how we combine, reconcile and, if necessary, trade-off a dynamic and growing economy with an inclusive and environmentally responsible society. It considers in particular, and debunks, the proposition that the globalization of the world economy limits our ability to combine economic success and a good society. It explores how information technology is transforming businessess and economic structures, but challenge conventional assumptions about the social implications of the knowledge society. Liberal in its economic and political outlook, and committed to a market economy, Turner's book also identifies where the market is failing and where the state needs to, and can usefully intervene to achieve desirable social and environmental ends. Turner strongly believes that, provided we make sensible choices and reject confused conventional wisdoms, we can successfully combine economic dynamism with an equitable society, with adequate provision for all.