Good capitalism, bad capitalism, and the economics of growth and prosperity / William J. Baumol, Robert E. Litan, Carl J. Schramm.
"Imagine this: a mere century ago, the purchasing power of an average American was one-tenth of what it is today. But what will it take to sustain that growth through the next century? And what can be said about economic growth to aspiring nations seeking higher standards of living for their ci...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New Haven :
Yale University Press,
[2007]
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| Summary: | "Imagine this: a mere century ago, the purchasing power of an average American was one-tenth of what it is today. But what will it take to sustain that growth through the next century? And what can be said about economic growth to aspiring nations seeking higher standards of living for their citizens?" "In this important book, William J. Baumol, Robert E. Litan, and Carl J. Schramm contend that the answers to these questions lie within capitalist economies, though many observers make the mistake of believing that "capitalism" is of a single kind. Writing in an accessible style, the authors dispel that myth, documenting four different varieties of capitalism, some "Good" and some "Bad" for growth. The authors identify the conditions that characterize Good Capitalism - the right blend of entrepreneurial and established firms, which can vary among countries - as well as the features of Bad Capitalism."--BOOK JACKET. |
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| Physical Description: | x, 321 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-312) and index. |
| ISBN: | 0300109415 9780300109412 |