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Title:
Capitalism
Author:
Karpan, Andrew, editor.
ISBN:
9781534509474

9781534509467
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Description:
176 pages ; 23 cm.
Abstract:
"Capitalism is part of the foundation of the United States. As its dominance spread around the world, challenges to the system abated. But recent historical events, including the economic crash of 2008 have resurrected criticisms of capitalism. During the 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns, the democratic socialists senator Bernie Sanders gained a surprising amount of support. The viewpoints in this resource address important arguments surrounding capitalism, such as whether capitalism is currently in crisis, potential alternatives to replace it, and whether capitalism is inherently unfair"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
The importance of opposing viewpoints -- Introduction -- Is capitalism in crisis? : Is "popular capitalism" possible today / Paul Grout ; The gig economy has not killed off traditional employment / Greg Rosalsky ; How capitalism fights climate change / Andrew J. Hoffman ; Capitalism's constant "crisis" / Noel Castree ; Capitalism's focus on growth makes it incompatible with fighting climate change / Alyssa Rohricht ; Reformers can improve the economic future in wqays revolutionaries cannot / David Weitzner ; Late capitalism doesn't necessarily mean capitalism is near its end / David Aviles Espinoza -- What is capitalism's role in society? : Capitalism is older than you think / Dioné Harley ; Socialists have something to say about capitalism's role in society / Adam Buic ; Techno-capitalism is not the answer / David Correia ; Bartering with non-monetary flows / Gillian Tett ; The environmental, social, and governance framework isn't destroying capitalism, it is just changing how we think about it / Carl Rhodes -- Are there any modern alternatives to capitalism? : Capitalism needs to be reset / Bert Olivier ; The collapse of the Soviet Union shows the weaknesses of communism / Ty Cobb ; The failure of socialism in Africa / Takudzwa Hillary Chiwanza ; Mutual aid is solidarity / Victoria Méndez ; The time, socialism can be democratic / Samuel Arnold ; Half of Americans want a viable alternative to capitalism / Drew Serres -- Is capitalism a force for moral good? : Giving decreases in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic / Patrick Rooney and Jon Bergdoll ; Corporations give to charities for self-interested reasons / Brian Wallheimer ; Bill and Melinda Gates fight infectious diseases through their charitable foundation / The BBC ; What if capitalism is actually moral? / Mikko Arevuo ; Despite an increase in giving, charity can't keep pace with inflation / Esther Larson ; Corporations support diversity initiatives, but not in a way that benefits society / Aryan Karimi -- For further discussion -- Organizations to contact.
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