Confronting Mainstream Economics for Overcoming Capitalism

This book offers a radical critique of mainstream economics, comparing it to an unscientific form of single thought, and applies this criticism to the fields of growth, development, institutions, defense, and the environment. It rejects Keynes theories of money, the crisis, and the state and offers a Marxist interpretation of the current crisis of capitalism as a systemic crisis without solutions internal to its logic and dynamics. It concludes by advocating for socialist transitions away from the capitalist economy to protect humanity and the environment.

Format: Hardback
Length: 347 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into profound analytical arguments, emphasizing the urgent need to transcend not only mainstream economics but also, and particularly, the capitalist economy itself. It presents a radical critique of mainstream economics, likening it to an unscientific form of single thought, and applies this criticism to various fields such as growth, development, institutions, defense, and the environment. By targeting both neoclassical economics and reformist "soft heterodox" currents, ranging from neoinstitutionalists to neo-Keynesians, including prominent figures like Thomas Piketty or Amartya Sen, the book aims to challenge and undermine their theories.

In its rejection of Keynesian theories on money, crisis, and the state, the book offers a Marxist interpretation of the current crisis of capitalism. It views this crisis as a systemic issue that lacks internal solutions within its logic and dynamics. Furthermore, it highlights the interconnectedness of this capitalist crisis with imperialist wars, the destruction of the environment, and the depletion of natural resources driven by capital.

The book concludes by advocating for socialist transitions away from the capitalist economy as the only way to safeguard humanity and the environment. It calls for a transformative shift towards a more equitable and sustainable system that prioritizes the well-being of all individuals and the planet. Through a Marxist lens, the book provides a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of the complexities and challenges facing our economic and political systems, offering valuable insights and alternative perspectives for a more prosperous and sustainable future.

Weight: 611g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031058509
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022