Why Capitalism?

Name: Why Capitalism?
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ISBN: 9780199859573

ISBN-10: 0199859574

ISBN-13: 9780199859573

Edition: 2012

Authors: Allan H. Meltzer

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The financial crisis caused many genuinely to reconsider the desirability and feasibility of capitalism. InWhy Capitalism?,renowned economist Allan Meltzer addresses what he feels are key issues that critics of capitalism routinely fail to adequately recognize . These include the power of incentives and capitalism's adaptability to varying morals, ideals, and cultures. Meltzer argues that while capitalism is not perfect, it is the best option for providing growth and personal freedom. Citing Kant, he stresses that most of the faults and flaws on which critics dwell are human faults and are not systemically inherent to capitalism. Other topics he addresses include the regulated welfare state…

Book details

List price: $17.49
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 4/26/2012
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 168
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.31" long x 0.71" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English



Preface



Why Capitalism?



Regulation and the Welfare State



Why Big Deficits Now?



Sources of Postwar Progress



Foreign Aid



Why Inflation Will return


Index