Books matching: economic inequality
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'Capital Without Borders: Wealth Managers and the One Percent' by Brooke Harrington delves into the world of wealth management for the ultra-rich, showcasing the historical evolution and current practices of this secretive industry. The author's writing style is described as crsip, well-sourced, and insightful, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of how wealth managers operate on a global scale. Through a combination of ethnography and historical study, Harrington sheds light on the complexities of wealth management and its impact on economic inequality and democracy.
Wealth management is “a professional milieu coming together and in the process of being organized.” Recognition of its professional status did not begin until the era of Bleak House, in the mid-ninete...'Ages of American Capitalism: A History of the United States' by Jonathan I. Levy delves into the intertwined history of American politics and economics, offering a detailed exploration of the evolution of capitalism in the United States. Through a critical lens, the author challenges the myth of the American free market, highlighting the role of politics and financial capital in shaping the economic landscape. Levy provides a comprehensive analysis of key economic eras, illustrating the complexities and inequalities inherent in the American economic system. navigates through historical events, legal decisions, and economic policies to present a parallel history of the nation's politics and economics, shedding light on the power dynamics and imbalances that have defined American capitalism.
'Capital in the Twenty-First Century' by Thomas Piketty delves into the concept that wealth capital, rather than income, drives growing inequality, leading to an oligarchic society where the wealthy dictate terms to the less fortunate. Piketty provides a wealth of data on income and wealth disparities, mainly in Western countries, demonstrating a trend of increasing inequality over the years with dire social and political consequences. Through historical perspectives on inflation, capital accumulation, and taxation, Piketty argues for structural changes like a progressive capital tax to combat the rising wealth concentration among the privileged few.
On August 16, 2012, the South African police intervened in a labor conflict between workers at the Marikana platinum mine near Johannesburg and the mine’s owners: the stockholders of Lonmin, Inc., bas...'The Origins of the Urban Crisis: Race and Inequality in Postwar Detroit' by Thomas J. Sugrue delves into the roots of the urban crisis in Detroit by exploring the racial dynamics, economic inequalities, and societal issues that plagued the city from the 1940s to the 1960s. It highlights how racism, discriminatory practices in employment and housing, and the impact of deindustrialization led to the decline of Detroit, creating segregated neighborhoods and perpetuating inequality. provides a detailed analysis of the systemic factors that exacerbated the divide between blacks and whites in postwar Detroit, shedding light on the complex history of the city and its lasting consequences.
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Save:"Listen, Liberal" by Thomas Frank is a critical analysis of the Democratic Party's shift towards catering to the professional class rather than its traditional working-class base. The book delves into the history of this evolution, highlighting key moments like Bill Clinton's presidency and Barack Obama's handling of the 2008 financial crisis. Through a series of well-researched arguments, Frank exposes how the Democrats have strayed from their roots as the party of the people to become aligned with the interests of the wealthy and powerful.
Let us put the question bluntly. What ails the Democrats? So bravely forthright on cultural issues, their leaders fold when confronted with matters of basic economic democracy. Why? What is it about t... 'Economism: Bad Economics and the Rise of Inequality' by James Kwak delves into the concept of economism, which is the oversimplified application of Econ 101 principles to all public policy questions. The author argues that this distorted economic reasoning, popularized by right-wing think tanks and economists, leads to harmful economic choices and perpetuates inequality. Kwak traces the origins of economism to influential economists like Friedrich Hayek and Milton Friedman and explains how it has come to dominate public discourse on economic policy. Through case studies, the author contrasts economism with actual economic principles, shedding light on topics such as minimum wages, free trade, and financial market regulation.
critiques the indoctrination of students in an unrealistic model of economics that fails to reflect real-world complexities, leading to misguided policy decisions. Despite the book's American orientation, it is deemed relevant for readers worldwide, as economism contaminates public policy debates beyond the U.S. The writing style is described as first-class, crisp, and level-headed, providing a thorough examination of neo-classical economics and its implications for societal inequality.
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz was one of the most brilliant people of any age—an inventor of calculus, an expert in virtually all of the natural sciences, and a pioneer of modern philosophy. One of his ce...- #7
Save:'The Price of Inequality' by Joseph E. Stiglitz is a comprehensive analysis of the causes and consequences of inequality in society, particularly in a capitalist system. Stiglitz delves into the political and economic forces that have shaped the market in a way that benefits the wealthy at the expense of the rest of the population. The book discusses the erosion of equality over time, the impact of government policies on inequality, and the role of societal norms and globalization in perpetuating unequal structures. Stiglitz also explores the effects of inequality on national output, economic stability, and efficiency, providing practical recommendations for reform.
THE 2007–08 FINANCIAL CRISIS AND THE GREAT RECESSION that followed cast vast numbers of Americans adrift amid the flotsam and jetsam of an increasingly dysfunctional form of capitalism. A half decade ... - #8
Save:'Progress and Poverty' by Henry George discusses the concept of land ownership and its impact on economic inequality and progress. George presents thought-provoking ideas on how land ownership influences wealth distribution and economic growth. provides a critical analysis of the economic system, highlighting the importance of addressing the issue of land ownership for a more equitable society. George's writing style combines intellectual depth with practical solutions, making his arguments both compelling and relevant.
Reducing to its most compact form the problem we have set out to investigate, let us examine, step by step, the explanation which political economy, as now accepted by the best authority, gives of it.... - #9
Save:The book, 'The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America' by Richard Rothstein, delves into the systemic racial segregation imposed by the American government through various covert tactics. It explores how federal, state, and local government policies, such as racial zoning, subsidies for builders to create whites-only suburbs, and tax exemptions for institutions enforcing segregation, contributed to racial segregation, wealth, and income inequality. Rothstein meticulously documents the history of discriminatory housing practices and the detrimental impact they had on Black Americans over several generations. The book provides a compelling narrative on how racism is deeply woven into societal systems, shedding light on the deliberate actions taken to perpetuate segregation.
WE THINK OF the San Francisco Bay Area as one of the nation’s more liberal and inclusive regions. If the federal, state, and local governments explicitly segregated the population into distinct black ... - #10
Save:The Conscience of a Liberal by Paul Krugman is a detailed exploration of the evolution of income distribution in the United States, highlighting the drastic changes post-World War II and the rising income concentration since the 1980s. Krugman delves into the political landscape, discussing the impact of movements like the New Deal and union activism on income equality. The book also touches on historical figures like FDR and Truman, showcasing their attempts at implementing progressive policies like universal healthcare and income redistribution.
