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Economics for Everyone: A Short Guide to the Economics of Capitalism

Economics for Everyone: A Short Guide to the Economics of Capitalism

by JimStanford (Author)

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    Paperback 2008

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Synopsis

Economics is too important to be left to the economists. This concise and readable book provides non-specialist readers with all the information they need to understand how capitalism works (and how it doesn't). Jim Stanford's book is an antidote to the abstract and ideological way that economics is normally taught and reported. Key concepts such as finance, competition and wage labour are explored, and their importance to everyday life is revealed. Stanford answers questions such as "Do workers need capitalists?", "Why does capitalism harm the environment?", and "What really happens on the stock market?" The book will appeal to those working for a fairer world, and students of social sciences who need to engage with economics. It is illustrated with humorous and educational cartoons by Tony Biddle, and is supported with a comprehensive set of web-based course materials for popular economics courses.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 360
 Publisher: Pluto Press
Published: 20 Jun 2008
ISBN 10: 0745327508
ISBN 13: 9780745327501

Media Reviews
'Stanford is that rare breed: the teacher who changed your life. He has written a book - both pragmatic and idealistic - with the power to change the world.' -- Naomi Klein, author of This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate and No Logo.
'Jim Stanford has a unique ability to explain economics in ways that average working people can totally relate to.' -- Bob White, Former President, Canadian Labour Congress, and Former President, OECD Trade Union Advisory Committee.
'I have been waiting all my adult life for this book. Jim Stanford has written a terrific book that demystifies economics and makes the subject accessible to us all.' -- Maude Barlow, Voluntary Chairperson, Council of Canadians, and international water rights campaigner.
'Is economics the 'dismal science'? Not in Jim Stanford's capable hands. If we are to have better economic policies in the future, 'everyone' needs a guide, and this one is short but sweet.' -- Lars Osberg, Chair of Economics, Dalhousie University, and Former President, Canadian Economics Association.
A marvellous tool for activists. It is simple but by no means simplistic, with clear explanations and clever cartoons.' -- Cy Gonick, Professor of Economics Emeritus, University of Manitoba, and publisher, Canadian Dimension.
'A timely and important contribution to the intellectual fightback against economic fundamentalism.' -- Doug Cameron, Australian Senator, and Former National Secretary, Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union.
'A highly readable yet rigorous guide to the economics of capitalism. It is to be highly commended for its comprehensive yet critical coverage - from work to globalisation, the environment to high finance.' -- Malcolm Sawyer, Professor of Economics, Leeds University, U.K.
'A wonderfully accessible and useful book for union activists or anyone else who wants to learn about how the economy works in order to change it.' -- Thea Lee, Economist, AFL-CIO, Washington DC.
'This book fell on my doorstep alongside newspapers reporting (another) financial crisis. It helps us understand what the newspapers never explain.' -- Hilary Wainwright, Editor, Red Pepper
Author Bio
Jim Stanford is Director of the Centre for Future Work, based at the Australia Institute and Honorary Professor of Political Economy at University of Sydney. He writes an economics column for the Globe and Mail, appears regularly on CBC TV's 'Bottom Line' economics panel and is the author of Economics for Everyone (Pluto, 2015).