The end of the free market : who wins the war between states and corporations?
Title:
The end of the free market : who wins the war between states and corporations?
Author:
Bremmer, Ian, 1969-
ISBN:
9781591843016
Publication Information:
New York [etc.] : Portfolio, 2010
Physical Description:
230 p. ; 24 cm
General Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Contents:
The rise of a new system -- A brief history of capitalism -- State capitalism: what it is and how it happened -- State capitalism around the world -- The challenge -- Meeting the challenge.
Abstract:
This work details the growing phenomenon of state capitalism, a system in which governments drive local economies through ownership of market-dominant companies. This trend, Bremmer argues, threatens America's competitive edge and the conduct of free markets everywhere.
Subject:
| Capitalism -- Communist countries |
| Capitalism -- Developing countries |
| Government ownership -- Communist countries |
| Government ownership -- Developing countries |
| Communist countries -- Economic policy |
Summary:
This work details the growing phenomenon of state capitalism, a system in which governments drive local economies through ownership of market-dominant companies. This trend, Bremmer argues, threatens America's competitive edge and the conduct of free markets everywhere.