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The essays in this study contribute to an analysis of the prospects
for the world's economy in the face of environmental constraints.
The contributors examine the implications of development in both
northern and southern hemispheres, and the extreme differences
between rich and poor nations in the distribution of income,
resource use and consumption. Using extensive case studies from
WIDER-sponsored research, the text explores the limits and
consequences of further development.
The essays in this study contribute to an analysis of the prospects
for the world's economy in the face of environmental constraints.
The contributors examine the implications of development in both
northern and southern hemispheres, and the extreme differences
between rich and poor nations in the distribution of income,
resource use and consumption. Using extensive case studies from
WIDER-sponsored research, the text explores the limits and
consequences of further development.
Never has the Left held power in so many advanced economies, yet the difference this makes to economic policy proves hard to specify. This book is the first to examine in detail the successes and failures of governments across Europe and Australasia to chart distinctive courses in the face of the neoliberal backlash against state intervention, the welfare state, and guaranteed full employment.
Never has the Left held power in so many advanced economies, yet the difference this makes to economic policy proves hard to specify. This book is the first to examine in detail the successes and failures of governments across Europe and Australasia to chart distinctive courses in the face of the neoliberal backlash against state intervention, the welfare state, and guaranteed full employment.
Free enterprise is off the leash and chasing new opportunities for
profit making across the globe. After a turbulent century of
unprecedented social and technological change, Capitalism has
emerged as the dominant ideology and model for economic growth in
the richest, most developed countries. But only thirty years ago
economic growth was faltering, inflation rising and the Left were
arguing for greater state intervention in industry. How did this
remarkable transformation happen? And what price have we paid in
the process? This accessible and persuasive book challenges the
notion of our capitalist destiny. It provides a clear and concise
history of the problems facing the economies of Europe, Japan and
the US during the latter half of the twentieth century and
questions whether capitalism has really brought the levels of
economic growth and prosperity that were hoped for. Andrew Glyn
then looks at the impact the rapidly developing economies of China
and the South are likely to have on the older economies of the
North. As the race is on to maintain growth and protect competitive
advantage, Glyn asks: is the 'race-to-the bottom' inevitable as the
anti-globalisers predict, with welfare states being dismantled to
meet competitive demands? Or is there an alternative model which
sees a strong commitment to welfare provision as essential to
economic growth? Can we afford not to tackle inequality at home as
well as abroad?
I am The Smudge and this is my story. I recycle the world's joy in
me and spread it where I can. It is a huge responsibility but I am
willing to share it with you. Here, take it, play with it and pass
it round
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