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50 Capitalism Ideas You Really Need to Know

By Jonathan Portes
Series: 50 Ideas You Really Need to Know series
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50 Capitalism Ideas You Really Need to Know offers a clear and accessible introduction to capitalism through 50 concise essays. Jonathan Portes explores the system's history, key theories, institutions, and its political and social influence today. This book covers essential topics from stock markets and banks to globalisation and Marxism, making complex economic ideas understandable for readers.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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In a series of 50 accessible essays, Jonathan Portes demystifies the fundamental concepts of capitalism—from its history, core theories, and key institutions to its current-day political power and social impact.

From stock markets to banks, globalization to Marxism, 50 Capitalism Ideas You Really Need to Know is a complete introduction to the world’s most dominant economic system.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781529430172

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Greenfinch

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 112.0mm

Height: 176.0mm

Weight: 146g

Pages: 208

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Education & Reference Finance & Economics Finance & Investment Jonathan Portes Non-Fiction Series: 50 Ideas You Really Need to Know series

About the Author

Jonathan Portes is the former Director of, and a Principal Research Fellow at, the National Institute of Economic and Social Research. Previously, he was the Chief Economist at the UK Cabinet Office, where he advised the government on economic strategy. He writes for the Financial Times, Guardian, Telegraph, Times, New Statesman and The Spectator, and has commented on a wide variety of economic issues on BBC, Sky and international television channels.

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