When the money runs out : the end of western affluence
Title:
When the money runs out : the end of western affluence
Author:
King, Stephen D., 1963-
ISBN:
9780300190526
9780300205237
Publication Information:
New Haven : Yale University Press, c2013
Physical Description:
x, 287 p. ; 25 cm
General Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-278) and index.
Abstract:
An esteemed economist warns that Western societies' economic expectations for the future are about to collide with reality. Drawing on historical parallels, King demonstrates the links between economic stagnation and political and social upheaval, asking whether the West has the courage to take the painful but crucial steps towards a fairer future.
Subject:
| Wealth -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century |
| Wealth -- Great Britain -- History -- 21st century |
| Great Britain -- Economic conditions -- 20th century |
| Great Britain -- Economic conditions -- 21st century |
Summary:
An esteemed economist warns that Western societies' economic expectations for the future are about to collide with reality. Drawing on historical parallels, King demonstrates the links between economic stagnation and political and social upheaval, asking whether the West has the courage to take the painful but crucial steps towards a fairer future.