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Discover the profound insights laid out in 'People, Power, and Profits,' a pivotal work by Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph E. Stiglitz. This compelling B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2020, dives deep into the glaring inequalities plaguing our economy today. Stiglitz reveals how a handful of corporations dominate vital sectors, perpetuating inefficiencies and exacerbating economic disparity. With 400 pages rich in analysis, he tackles central themes such as the influence of the financial industry in shaping its regulations, the unchecked power of tech giants hoarding personal data, and how trade agreements often neglect workers' rights.
Stiglitz does not merely critique but also proposes a roadmap towards reclaiming the economy for the benefit of all. He emphasizes the importance of innovation, education, and a robust judicial system as key pillars supporting a thriving economy. By challenging the status quo, this book encourages readers to recognize the potential of markets while addressing their flaws, rekindling the hope for a prosperous middle class.
This essential read for anyone preoccupied with economic justice is now available as a brand-new paperback. Improve your understanding of modern economics with Stiglitz's innovative approaches that could reshape our world.
Delivery information: Your copy of 'People, Power, and Profits' will be shipped directly to you in secure packaging, ensuring your book arrives in pristine condition, ready for your reading pleasure.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141990781
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 400
Description:
The Nobel Prize-winning economist and best-selling author challenges us to throw off the free market fundamentalists and reclaim the economy
We all have the sense that our economy tilts toward big business, but, as Joseph E. Stiglitz explains in People, Power, and Profits, a few corporations now dominate entire sectors, contributing to skyrocketing inequality and slow growth. This is how the financial industry has managed to write its own regulations, tech companies have accumulated reams of personal data without oversight, and the government has negotiated trade deals that fail to represent the interests of workers. Too many have made their wealth through exploitation of others rather than through wealth creation. New technologies may make matters worse, increasing inequality and unemployment.
Stiglitz identifies the true sources of wealth and of increases in standards of living, based on learning, advances in science and technology, and the rule of law. He shows that the assault on the judiciary, universities, and the media undermines the very institutions that have long been the foundation of economic prosperity and democracy. He sets out the economic solutions which will exploit the benefits of markets while taming their excesses, and how a decent middle-class life can once again be attainable for all.
Stiglitz does not merely critique but also proposes a roadmap towards reclaiming the economy for the benefit of all. He emphasizes the importance of innovation, education, and a robust judicial system as key pillars supporting a thriving economy. By challenging the status quo, this book encourages readers to recognize the potential of markets while addressing their flaws, rekindling the hope for a prosperous middle class.
This essential read for anyone preoccupied with economic justice is now available as a brand-new paperback. Improve your understanding of modern economics with Stiglitz's innovative approaches that could reshape our world.
Delivery information: Your copy of 'People, Power, and Profits' will be shipped directly to you in secure packaging, ensuring your book arrives in pristine condition, ready for your reading pleasure.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141990781
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 400
Description:
The Nobel Prize-winning economist and best-selling author challenges us to throw off the free market fundamentalists and reclaim the economy
We all have the sense that our economy tilts toward big business, but, as Joseph E. Stiglitz explains in People, Power, and Profits, a few corporations now dominate entire sectors, contributing to skyrocketing inequality and slow growth. This is how the financial industry has managed to write its own regulations, tech companies have accumulated reams of personal data without oversight, and the government has negotiated trade deals that fail to represent the interests of workers. Too many have made their wealth through exploitation of others rather than through wealth creation. New technologies may make matters worse, increasing inequality and unemployment.
Stiglitz identifies the true sources of wealth and of increases in standards of living, based on learning, advances in science and technology, and the rule of law. He shows that the assault on the judiciary, universities, and the media undermines the very institutions that have long been the foundation of economic prosperity and democracy. He sets out the economic solutions which will exploit the benefits of markets while taming their excesses, and how a decent middle-class life can once again be attainable for all.